Still the One and Only. Since its development in 1948, the space pen is still the only one that can write in extreme heat or cold, under water, over most grease and at any angle. One of the original pens can be found in our National Air & Space Museum collection. We offer the latest version of this Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem in brass with matte black finish and a space shuttle emblem. Replaceable with medium-point SPR4 pressurized ink cartridge. Gift boxed. Made in the USA.
3.75"l.
Museum Provenance
You don’t need to be an astronaut OR a rocket scientist to appreciate the Human Spaceflight exhibit at our National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. It’s all about the incredible reality of space travel—how small the Mercury capsule seems; how enormous the space shuttle is. This spring, the newly decommissioned shuttle Discovery will be displayed. The gifts, apparel and models we offer here honor America’s extraordinary Space Shuttle history.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
This was a "thank you" gift to a former Science professor who had written me a letter of recommendation for graduate school. As a Scientist, he loved the vintage idea of the space pen as well as its functionality.
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
Yes
1/12/2013
5.0
Elegant!
By Beatle_Fan
from Chevy Chase, MD
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Editing
Everyday Use
Extended Writing Periods
Professional Documents
Taking Notes
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
I have purchased two of these pens and each time as a Christmas present. And, at the present rate, I will continue to do so for years to come since it is such a hit. It is an elegant, practical gift, with a touch of history. It is the most popular gift I give. I highly recommend its purchase. You can't go wrong whether you are purchasing it for yourself or someone else - though I suggest buying yourself one first, since if you purchase it for someone else, you'll want to keep it - placing you in a perilous conundrum.
Primary use:
Personal
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Yes
1/4/2013
5.0
Wonderful
By deanne
from tennessee
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Granson Loved It
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
You don't see them in local stores. Makes a unique gift.
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
Yes
1/3/2013
5.0
Big Hit for Christmas
By Purple Grandma
from California
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Editing
Everyday Use
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
This was a gift for a 16 year old budding journalist. Since the shuttle was a big headline story in 2012, I hoped he would enjoy owning it, even though much of his work is done on a computer. I was right, and he was most impressed it is the same technology used in space.
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
Yes
1/1/2013
5.0
Space Pen Great Gift
By maxxathome2
from Bronx, NY
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Everyday Use
Extended Writing Periods
Professional Documents
Taking Notes
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
Bought as gift for my husband. He really likes the look and feel of it. The design is beautiful and the box made for a great presentation.
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
Yes
6/27/2012
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Does what it says it does!
By Ann
from FL
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Does not skip
Glides Smoothly
Cons
None
Best Uses
Everyday Use
Professional Documents
Taking Notes
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
Have given this as a gift many times. No one as ever been disappointed! Wish it had a smooth finish.
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
5/21/2012
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Perfect purse pen
By Tekla
from Lombard, IL
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Comfortable Grip
Glides Smoothly
Ink Dries Quickly
Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
Everyday Use
Extended Writing Periods
Taking Notes
Comments about Bullet Space Pen with Space Shuttle Emblem:
I had one while in college and used it for taking notes. Lost it and decided I deserved another. It is small and takes up little space and is a true workhorse.