But those space pens are available to civilians now. In plastic disposable versions for a few bucks(uniball power tank). They are the only pens I know that st

But those space pens are available to civilians now. In plastic disposable versions for a few bucks(uniball power tank). They are the only pens I know that stand up to modern use where you might only touch them once a week or less. Now they exist, and probably will be available indefinitely, and cheaply, and the problem of pens that just work anywhere is basically solved. Isn't part of the point of NASA to develop tech that benefits everyone? Granted it's not a major life changing thing, but it's not just tossing money in the toilet either.