Diversification

Hi Mike,

It seems to me that tests in short term Shuttle flights are just not
good enough. For a while there was a possibility of space-based
electrophoresis taking off, then ways of doing this cheaply on Earth
were discovered. This put companies in mind to experiment down here
first before spending large amounts on space research, but one of the
main purposes of the ISS is to do just the sort of research that is
required to reveal the products that will - or will not - be profitable
to make in space.

There are three things already that are likely to be profitable: (1)
Cheaper flights to and from LEO - which will also open other doors, (2)
Space Tourism - which will of itself justify the cheaper flights by
bringing mass production of vehicles, and (3) Space Jewellery - which
will soon be plentiful and have ultimate snob value.

Best wishes, Andy.

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