NASA Resorts to Washing Cars to Fund Space Exploration  It seems
like everyone wants to get to space these days. Even NASA, who
had their budget slashed, wants back up in the sky. So how do
rocket scientists fund space exploration? Probably the same way
you would. A bake sale and car wash.  The Southwest Research
Institute Planetary Science Directorate is the organizer behind
the National Planetary Exploration Car Wash and Bake Sale.
Breathe.  Aside from creating ridiculously long names, they
participate in space missions, studying the universe, and
develop instrumentation. Oh, and they cook up baked goods too.
They're even launching an event cookbook on April 30, so expect
something space-themed that requires vacuum packaging. Or maybe
moon cheese and Sun Chips? The car wash and bake sale is set for
June 9 across the nation with all proceeds going to the House
and Senate Appropriations Committee.  Although the idea of a car
wash may be titillating with brainy scientists cavorting around,
here's a caveat: the