ISS thru 2028 and NewSpace Laws

http://www.space.com/news/space-station-life-2028-sn-100311.htmlWell, I'm glad to see people actually thinking about life even after 2020. I think the international partners of the ISS are starting to make their feelings known. I don't think they sunk loads of money and staked a good portion of their national worth on a project that was going to fall into the ocean just a few years after completion.There is still so much we can learn using the ISS at full capacity, including how to replace old and broken systems with new, updated ones. Talk about "This Old House" meets "Star Wars". lol. It will be very beneficial to learn how to replace entire modules, parts, solar panels, etc. while on orbit. And of course we can throw up Bigelow attachments, maybe a sister station floating around, and learn how to go from station to station maybe? The things we can learn are numerous, not just about all the science that can go on board, but also station operations and upkeep in general. :)____________________________http://www.space.com/news/virgin-legal-protection-lawsuits-100310.htmlOh, am I thankful for some common sense legislation to protect NewSpace. Space travel is dangerous and risky, wear a fraggin' helmet! As it was so eloquently put, and in my opinion so awesomely ...