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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Although, didn't that BBC report say the AMS was on the space station, that as we all know, does zero real science?

AMS was designed to be mounted on any other platform. ISS only provides the platform. Was the only available platform when the last shuttle needed a purpose and the AMS needed something to attach to.

AMS is attached outside. Operates independently.

AMS operation and data is monitored remotely from the ground. No astronaut intervention required other than to bolt it to the ISS.