Thoughts from some time ago:

Booster Rockets:

            I understand that if these are parachuted they may be refurbished and reused, but if not, could they remain attached longer, and after refurbishment in space used as containers for the collection of damaged equipment (which is then available for use as spare parts), or, even at a stretch, since they held liquid, used to hold manufactured or excess water or in the manufacture of compost for experimentation in food growing (looking at long-term living and/or travel).

If they are partially dismantled, they could be used as shielding against micro debris, or configured as collecting and/or storage devices for such debris – in future, the debris can then be reprocessed.

Possibly they could become connecting passageways, or, with partitioning, safety accommodation when surrounded by other modules.

 Nose Canopies:

Instead of being discarded, could they not be left in-situ for longer until they hit a higher orbit and then be used as panels for extra compartments, or for additional shielding for orbiting space vehicles (depending on configuration).

 

I realize that these suggestions may not, at this juncture, be wholly practical for weight and/or stability reasons, but maybe they can be born in mind when designing space equipment for the future.

Just a query

Moon Landing Frames (left on the Moon):

                Would they have residual fuel left in them available for emergency use or would that have lost any potency over time, or possibly just ‘evaporated’?