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> So does this also mean that the ISS is no longer able to get serviced, or are there projects to work on in-orbit service vehicles?

AIUI, The ISS can be serviced from the ISS if the appropriate supplies and personnel are sent up, but it doesn't have the delta-V to zip around other orbits servicing other satellites, so it is okay without the the shuttle for itself, but doesn't substitute for it for other things needing orbital service.




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