Reducing the Cost of ISS Payload Operations

In the April 18 issue of Space News, Allen Wessels writes that he is concerned about the potential demise of the international space station [“ISS: an Extraordinary Environment for Research,” page 19]. He advocates doing more research, targeted to the markets that will help support our country’s Vision for Space Exploration. He makes some good, rational points. I would like to add a few items for consideration to expand on his views.