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This ball-point pen was constructed by the Fisher Pen Company, makers of the "space pen". It displays the (then) newer technology of a clock in the pen with a liquid crystal display. The pen was battery driven, but was not flown or used during spaceflight.

Donated to the National Air and Space Museum by the Fischer Pen Company in 1978.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous Manufacturer Fisher Pen Company
 Dimensions 3-D (Closed): 24.4 × 5.2 × 2.2cm (9 5/8 × 2 1/16 × 7/8 in.)
Storage: 30.5 × 12.7 × 5.1cm (12 × 5 × 2 in.)
 Materials Plastic
Synthetic Fabric
Synthetic Leather
Steel
Elastic
Paint
Foil
Ink
 Inventory Number A19780209001 Credit Line Donated by the Fischer Pen Co. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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