/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/nasa-budget-allows-for-asteroid-fishing-and-exploration-by-2025Asteroid lasso vehicle. A $17.7 billion dollar initiative . (via NASA) The federal budget for NASA has been on a steady decline (equating to about ½ cent on the dollar) even since the space shuttle was still in its infancy. This limits the amount...en-USTelligent Community 12