I am not suggesting that this object is the same as the rover rotini. It is probably hardware. But I am just sick and tired of the pattern of refusing to investigate, discuss or even comment upon strange objects seen on the martian surface. I have always felt there is a NASA directive of some sort to the teams that prohibit them from any such comments or observations on threat of funding loss. Why? I guess it is all based on funding. Too many discoveries too soon might lead to cancellation of some future projects.