Hmm, it might have that function, but if it's effective at that it's only because this is a legitimate engineering and scientific accomplishment, and will provi

Hmm, it might have that function, but if it's effective at that it's only because this is a legitimate engineering and scientific accomplishment, and will provide scientific data and increase our knowledge of planetary science for years if not decades, so characterizing it in that way is cynical, at best.