Andrew Gideon wrote:
Bob Noel wrote:


There are a few other uses for a space station, not just a launch point
(I assume you mean space stations in general, not just the ISS).


We've a huge investment in satellites. Real on-site repair could be a time
and money saver if done well.

Do you have a clue where those satellites are in orbit compared to where
the space station is or where the shuttle can get to? It's not like
you can go up and grab a geosynch satellite and take it to the ISS for
repair and then plop it back in the right orbit easier.