Why NASA Doesn't Bring Its Probes Back To Earth

Author: r2_d2

Date: August 9, 2008

by r2_d2
8-09-08
This may be the single most important discovery in the history of space exploration. I must transmit this data back to NASA immediately!
This is amazing! Phoenix has just reported definite liquid water on Mars!
Aw, crap. You know what happens next, right?
Later, back at the spaceport:
I'm sorry, but I can't let you board. Homeplanet Security regulations prohibit bringing more than 4oz of any liquids on to any spaceship.
What is this, Albany?