Monday, June 21, 2004

Microsoft submits patent for outer space
After the successful flight of SpaceShipOne earlier today, it's rumored that Paul Allen, Microsoft co-founder turned investor and philanthropist in the SpaceShipOne project, has submitted a patent to the U.S. Government for outer space. Unnamed sources suggest that Allen is basing his application on SpaceShipOne being the first privately owned space ship to enter outer space and therefore the holder of a valid claim.

If the rumor is true and the U.S. Patent office agrees to the premise, outer space, the distance from the edge of the atmosphere of our planet to the boundaries of infinity, will become an enterprise royalty cash cow for Microsoft. The estate of Gene Roddenberry may file an objection.
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