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"The study is back on the table so we're looking at adding what we call a 'PLM', a permanent logistics module to the International Space Station. And I believe it is 'Unit 2' and I'm not quite sure what that one [MPLM] is specifically called. The trade study goes like, well, you know, if we leave a permanent MPLM on orbit, probably some additional micro-meteoroid debris shields need to be added to it [and] some system upgrades need to be added to it, to a degree. So, that would take away some of our precious up-mass that we'd like to get to orbit. On the flip side, as we look at on-orbit stowage and efficiency of crew time, and trying to pack your closets the best way that you can, there's a lot of gain on that side. It doesn't come cost free and so we will be weighing those three factors. I believe we're about a month, month and a half away from making a decision on that."
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