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I don’t think that’s a safe assumption. These modules have been modified many times and might have used destructive techniques during installation. Dangerous sp
by lobsterthief 2y ago
I don’t think that’s a safe assumption. These modules have been modified many times and might have used destructive techniques during installation. Dangerous space walks might also have been involved that would need repeating in order to disconnect them. Also, it’s unlikely they’re designed to withstand the vacuum of space once removed, so new assemblies would be needed to protect things while removing them.
Either way, the residual value of these systems is far less than the cost to produce them initially.
Source: Worked in aerospace for a number of years