The Fisher Space Pen story.

http://www.dailyfinance.com/2014/09...r-space-pen-nevada/?ncid=txtlnkusaolp00001070

Here's an interesting little article about the history and the people behind the Fisher Space Pen.
It includes a short video, and some good reading.

I know some people at fisher there nice folks.
The pens are good to, especially if you are in a space.

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The pens are good to, especially if you are in a space.

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Hasn't happened for me yet.

one cut said:

The pens are good to, especially if you are in a space.

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And I heard the Russians had their own writing utensil that handled extreme temperatures and zero gravity. Pencils

both Americans and Russia used Pencils but had to switch to the fisher space pen due to the small partials and potential fire hazard.
Yes the Russians used fisher space pens to.

A great read, thanks!

its on my list for my first space flight.....

Great little article and thanks for sharing it!