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    $\begingroup$ Comparing real space exploration to science fiction isn't really valid. The purpose of docking at the ISS is not to entertain you. I'm sure they'll speed it up as they gain confidence in their systems and procedures. $\endgroup$
    – GdD
    Commented Nov 17, 2020 at 8:50
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    $\begingroup$ OP: By 'efficiency' do you mean 'speed'? $\endgroup$
    – Organic Marble
    Commented Nov 17, 2020 at 13:53
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    $\begingroup$ The risk/reward ratio stinks, basically. It's not like the crew is going to be late for dinner :-) $\endgroup$
    – Carl Witthoft
    Commented Nov 17, 2020 at 13:58
  • $\begingroup$ GdD, I totally agree with you, andl actually had a whole paragraph written about the pitfalls of doing so. I ended up pulling it out because it wasn't adding anything really to the question. The point I made was that I limited the role of inthe comparison to The Expanse $\endgroup$
    – BigNutz
    Commented Nov 17, 2020 at 16:47