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Ink relies on gravity to make it flow down and out of the pen. When you are in space, there is no constant gravity so the ink doesn't flow. A pencil doesn't have that problem, it works regardless of gravity. Just put pencil on the page and push it around and the graphite tip will leave a mark.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoYou can, but if the tip breaks it will float around.
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∙ 11y agoGenerally, yes. However, the lead could break, which would then float around, becoming a hazard to people and machines in space. A pressurized pen is used.
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∙ 12y agoI dont know why don't astronauts not use pencils in space?
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What are some tools that astronauts use to explore space?
astronauts need a space shuttle too travel to space, they use MMU's ( Man Maneuvering Unit ) to walk around space, MMU's are chairs that astronauts attach to them to control their movements because space has no air so we can't move
Do the space camp showers?
NEGTIVE... space ships do not have showers, though the astronauts use disinfecting wipes to clean themselves in there "bathroom".
Do astronauts sleep in space?
Yes, they do.
How do astronauts get oxygen into space?
They carry it with them on board.
What is the time astronauts use while in the space since they travel from so fast between time zones?
Houston time.
Why do astronauts use space pen?
astronauts use space pen because as there is 0gravity in space ink will not fall on the paper
What equipment do astronauts use in space?
Astronauts use a variety of tools while in space. For instance, astronauts use specially designed tools, like hammers and wrenches, that are made to be used with unwieldy space suits.
What do astronauts use?
a space belt
What is space spacecraft?
A rocket plane that astronauts use to travel to space.
How do astronauts get oxygen in space?
Astronauts bring tanks of oxygen with them when they go into space. The space suits they use to make space walks also have small oxygen tanks on them.
What do astronauts use to go to the moon?
Space Ships
What do astronauts use to stay cool in space?
ac
What does astronauts use?
Astronauts use space shuttles( trasport people and equipment), Space probes (robotic exploration, Spacecrafts (trasport crew, equipment, and other technologies)
How do we explore space from earth?
We use space probes, and send astronauts... etc.
How do astronauts navigate in space?
They read the same way as they do on earth.
What did astronauts use in space that are used in everay life?
They use toilets
What are some tools that astronauts use to explore space?
astronauts need a space shuttle too travel to space, they use MMU's ( Man Maneuvering Unit ) to walk around space, MMU's are chairs that astronauts attach to them to control their movements because space has no air so we can't move
