I expect NASA officials to live in the real world, not Hollywood
(which has to create drama to keep folks entertained).

Well nasa certinally needs the support that drama in a positive way could
bring. Excitement ands adventure. not endless circling in leo.


Fourth, among all the fatalities in space missions, there has been
exactly one flight (Columbia) where having a second spacecraft flying
the same mission profile might have avoided the casualties. Given

Well giving ISS a in orbit shuttle of its own could be very useful as a shuttle
support rescue vehicle, construction assistant, with enough propellants go
visit a near earth asteroid.

This capability can save lives and increase excitement!

NASA NEEDS DRAMA AND EXCITEMENT!