Zero Gravity Solutions

In the 1960's, during the space race, scientists realised that it would be difficult to take notes whilst in space.

The ball-point pen relies on gravity for its ink supply. So it won't work at all in zero gravity conditions.

The Americans solved this problem by spending millions of Dollars on research into the now famous "Space Pen" ....So good it can even write underwater.

The Russians took a pencil! (which can also write underwater)

• It always pays dividends to stop and think
• Sometimes low tech is good
• Financial constraints can encourage very elegant solutions
• Money can solve many problems : but it doesn't always provide the smartest solution