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Normal Ball Pen In Space

Normal Ball Pen In Space

By Sawn BaenPublished 3 years ago 5 min read
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Normal Ball Pen In Space
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As Russian astronaut Sergei Kud-Sverchkov described the Roscosmos space video of the Russian Space Agency, Soviet astronauts used crayons in the past, but NASA used them when they started using Fisher's spacecraft. Reyes shared NASA's initial first-order order (see below) with 400 pins from Fisher and Reuters. Russian astronaut Sergei Kud-Sverchkov showed how Soviet astronauts used standard pencils, large, sharp and sharp pencils.

When NASA participated in the pencil debate, Paul C. Fisher of Fisher Pen designed a pen that could be used in space. The space pen was developed by Paul Fisher of Fisher Pen Company, funded by NASA, and is still used by Russians and Americans. The pen that can work in space can be used not only in space, but also in light environment, underwater and other environments. The fluid temperature ranges from 50 F to 400 F. Fisher Pen Co. invested USD 1 million to fund the project and granted the copyright. Microgravity, underwater and high temperature pens were developed in the 1960s for use in space. To understand why NASA is so interested in a usable pen, one must understand that a pencil is not worth traveling in space. It is said that NASA spent millions of dollars to make a pen that can record microgravity, while the Russians use pencils. Seeking high-tech solutions for everyday problems, not American extremism and Russian sensitivities, is a warning.

A common misconception is that because the pen cannot write in microgravity, the Fisher Space Pen was made for NASA. At that time, the Soviet Union adopted a simpler and cheaper pencil to use because of unnecessary costs of millions. Way. In fact, the space pen was created by Paul C. Fisher is the founder of Fisher Pen Company. Fisher and his company Fisher Pen have invested this money in the development of what is now called the Space Pen. After rigorous testing, NASA decided to purchase a $400 pen for the Apollo 7 mission at a price of $6 (40% discount) in 1967 to meet cost and safety requirements. In order to transform the space pen, NASA wrapped it with Velcro so that it can be attached to the outer wall of the astronaut for easy access. The Soviet space program used paint and plastic pencils instead of wooden pencils. Ballpoint pens are ballpoint pens that use small round copper, metal or tungsten carbide balls to distribute ink when writing. These pens have been used as spacecraft pens in the space programs of the Soviet Union and Russia, as well as in NASA and ESA. Apollo 7 module pilot astronaut Walter Cunningham (Walter Cunningham) wrote with a pen while taking pictures and performing flight operations on the ninth day of the Apollo 7 space mission. These pens were previously metal pens, drums and fountains. They used liquid black ink and inserted them into the kraal by capillary action.

When the ink is exposed to the air, it will come out of the pen, but because it is not dried, it will block the pen. Fisher and his colleagues found that ink cartridges are very suitable for removing ink with a ballpoint pen. According to Fisher Space Pen, Apollo 11 astronauts used this pen to repair the malfunctioning arm switch and return it to Earth. Fisher uses thixotropic ink, a gel that turns into liquid under the pressure of a toothbrush. In the Fishers Space Pen, the ink is sealed, and the outer shell releases the important volume that is normal at room temperature and low pressure. This new type of pen called Shuttle Pen is used in NASA's space shuttle and Russia's Mir space station. Although you can't go to space to put a pen, people on Earth can still own one for as little as $5,000. Having such a wide range of choices is not a bad thing, because if you want a pen that suits your needs, it provides you with multiple options because they are durable and easy to maintain, you don’t need to do much maintenance, and because They can be marked in many different places, so pens are still a popular choice in everyday life.

Inkjoy and Paper Mate ballpoint pen indexes have multiple functions, with unique low-viscosity Paper Mate and custom nibs, which means they can start with small print and provide clear, clear lines as needed. Gel pens provide accessibility, comfort, durability, and are the most environmentally friendly method. Astronomers cannot use traditional pens in space, because traditional pens rely on gravity. When writing, gravity will press the ink on the ball around the arm and spread it on the writing surface. The Pilot BP Cap-and-Stick fountain pen has a beautiful triangular rubber handle and reusable ink, which makes it flow fast and easy to use. In my first flight, I bought a more expensive pen and ink cartridge, just like other astronauts on the space shuttle.

Therefore, ESA astronaut Pedro Duque worked in the space program for 17 years, 11 of whom served as astronauts. When he was told that the standard football pen did not work in space, he believed . It is believed that the United States spends millions of dollars to build pens that can be used in space, while the Russians use pencils. In the early days of man-made space exploration, engineers knew that ordinary pencils were dangerous. For example, in 1965, NASA used pencils in the Gemini project. The first space pen was developed and funded by an independent company called Fisher.

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