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NASA uses laser to send video of a cat named Taters over 19 million miles (www.cbsnews.com)
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[–] Ajsra@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

That is cute. But why a cat?

[–] Sanyanov@lemmy.world 9 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Because cute

[–] Ajsra@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 months ago

Right. I guess I kinda agree.

[–] Promethiel@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Joke answer: It's cute.

Real answer: It's cute and because of that broad appeal it's easy good PR. NASA has to appeal to the populace to hope they demand their Representatives properly fund them.