What was the main reason NASA and the Soviets initially used pencils in space?
The Truth About the Million-Dollar Space Pen

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pencils were cheaper than pens.
Pencils were already available and familiar.
Pencils were more durable in space.
Pencils were recommended by scientists.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key feature of the space pen that allowed it to write in microgravity?
It was made of lightweight materials.
It used a magnetic ink.
It had a built-in heater.
It had a pressurized ink cartridge.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the non-Newtonian ink in the space pen behave?
It changes color when used.
It evaporates in space.
It flows easily under pressure.
It remains solid at all times.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Buzz Aldrin reportedly use to fix a broken circuit breaker on the Apollo 11 mission?
A space pen
A piece of wire
A felt tip marker
A screwdriver
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common myth about the space pen?
It was used to fix a spacecraft.
It can write underwater.
It was invented by NASA.
It is made of gold.
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