Is Fisher Space Pen Made in USA?
Last verified: March 2026 · Based on 16 verified products and public manufacturing evidence
Yes — Made in USA
Fisher Space Pen manufactures its products in the United States — specifically in Boulder City, NV. Our verification team confirmed this through public manufacturing claims, factory records, and product listings.
Verification Confidence
Average confidence score across 16 verified products — scores ≥70% are shown on this site.
Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Boulder City, NV
- Headquarters
- Boulder City, NV
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long-established (50+ years)
- Founded
- 1948
Verification Evidence
All pens and pressurized refill cartridges manufactured at 30,000 sq ft facility in Boulder City, NV since 1976. Family-owned (Fisher family, third generation). 2019 White House Made in America Showcase. NASA-certified for all crewed missions since Apollo 7 (1968). No imported product lines.
About Fisher Space Pen
Fisher Space Pen has manufactured its pressurized writing instruments in Boulder City, Nevada since 1976, earning its place in history as the pen carried by NASA astronauts on every crewed space mission since Apollo 7 in 1968.
Heritage & History
Paul C. Fisher founded the Fisher Pen Co. in 1948 in Chicago, Illinois. He made an early mark in 1953 by inventing a universal ink refill compatible with most ballpoint pens, but his most consequential work came during the Space Race. Convinced that conventional ballpoint pens were inadequate for spaceflight, Fisher invested roughly one million dollars of his own money — with no government funding — into developing a pressurized ink cartridge using thixotropic ink that remained semi-solid until the shear of a rolling ball liquefied it on demand. He patented the resulting AG7 Anti-Gravity pen in 1965.
After more than two years of rigorous testing, NASA adopted the pen for its Apollo program. The AG7 flew aboard Apollo 7 in October 1968 and Fisher Space Pens have been carried on every manned NASA mission since, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. Even the Soviet Union purchased 100 Fisher pens and 1,000 cartridges in 1969 for use on Soyuz flights. Paul Fisher passed away in 2006; leadership passed to his son Cary Fisher, who serves as president alongside partner Dock Wong.
Made in Boulder City, Nevada
Fisher Space Pen relocated from Van Nuys, California to Boulder City, Nevada in 1976. The 30,000-square-foot manufacturing facility on Yucca Street is where every pressurized refill cartridge is assembled, charged with nitrogen, and sealed. Boulder City, situated roughly 25 miles from Las Vegas, is the sole municipality in Nevada that prohibits gambling — a quiet, community-focused town that suits a family-run manufacturer.
The plant employs approximately 60 people, many of whom have been with the company for decades. The company kept furloughed staff on its payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic rather than making permanent cuts. Fisher was invited to the White House Made in America Showcase in 2019, and the Boulder City factory and retail store remain open to the public.
American-Made Fisher Space Pen Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fisher Space Pen made in the USA?
Yes. Fisher Space Pen is made in the United States, manufactured in Boulder City, NV. All pens and pressurized refill cartridges manufactured at 30,000 sq ft facility in Boulder City, NV since 1976. Family-owned (Fisher family, third generation). 2019 White House Made in America Showcase. NASA-certified for all crewed missions since Apollo 7 (1968). No imported product lines.
Where is Fisher Space Pen manufactured?
Fisher Space Pen manufactures its products in Boulder City, NV. The company is headquartered in Boulder City, NV.
Which Fisher Space Pen products are made in the USA?
We carry 16 verified American-made Fisher Space Pen products across Office & School. Every listing is linked directly to Amazon with verified manufacturing evidence.