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Well SpaceX doesn't patent stuff because patents have to be public and rocket technology can't be public.
by mlindner 6y ago
Well SpaceX doesn't patent stuff because patents have to be public and rocket technology can't be public.
- sterlind 6y agosome patents are actually classified: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention_Secrecy_Act https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invention_Secrecy_Act why patent such things at all if they're classified? probably to keep other defense contractors from using your technology to compete on bids.