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Yes, but it wouldn't be of any use.

The balance operates by comparing the force of gravity on various masses.

In outer space, since there is no large mass nearby, the force of gravity on

any reasonable test-mass is essentially zero. The balance would accurately

report the weight of every mass placed on it as 'zero', or close to it.

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The balance would not work in outer space. If you are in outer space then you are not experience a gravitational force, which what a balance measures. Or if you are in orbit then you are in free fall with the objects around you and would feel weightless and also be unable to measure with a balance.

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Yes. But the number marked on each reference-weight has to be multiplied by 0.1633 .

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