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Gates in Space?

Wilson Rothman Published April 11, 2007, 9:50 am ET

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Now that Microsoft rich dude Charles Simonyi has blasted off to the International Space Station, some people are (wildly) speculating that Bill Gates will strap in. No word yet from the chairman himself—maybe he’s just waiting until the Vista-powered mission control systems are bug-free.

Bill Gates on the International Space Station [Playfuls.com]

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