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In the 1960s, NASA wanted an avoid using pencils because the lead could easily break off and float away.

One very persistent story about the mid-20th century space race involves the development of the space pen.

From scratch-resistant eyeglass lenses to memory foam, here’s all the tech you should be thanking NASA for.

Boulder City, NV (June 16, 2022) – When thinking of what makes a good father, a few key characteristics come to mind: dependability, always being there for his…

The Space Pen is a type of pressurized pen that can function in the space station’s microgravity environment. NASA have used it for all missions since Apollo 7.

A joke said that NASA invested one million dollars in creating a pen that could work into space, while the Russians just used a pencil. But the things were different. Way different.

Made In Nevada: Versatile pen used around the world and in space KTNV and last updated 2021-04-30 13:59:36-04 BOULDER CITY (KTNV) — Twenty-five miles outside the glitz, glam and gaming of the Las Vegas Strip, theres a local business making its mark on the world. Make that, the universe! Its the Fisher Space Pen Company, and you can count NASA as one of its clients. 13 Action News anchor Todd Quinones is showcasing local businesses creating local jobs and opportunities. We call it, Made In ...

In 1886, Carl Benz patented a vehicle that ran on a gas-powered engine. In 1888, George Eastman created a consumer-friendly camera called the Kodak. A few years earlier, in 1884, Lewis Waterman revolutionized human communication when he patented the design for a fountain pen. The internally inked pen provided a quiet revolution in technology. Previously, handwriting technology had not changed significantly over thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used reed writing tools that prefigured feathe...

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