Indian space scientist Nandini Harinath's Mars mission sari at US's Smithsonian museum
The sari worn by Indian space scientist Nandini Harinath during the successful Mars Orbiter Mission is now displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The garment symbolizes the contributions of female scientists to India's space program.
Why it matters
It serves as a cultural milestone, highlighting the role of women in STEM and the global recognition of India's space achievements.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Nandini Harinath s sari is displayed in Smithsonian s National Air and Space Museum in Washington Geeta Pandey BBC Correspondent On a day that Nandini Harinath describes as the most important of her life, the Indian space scientist turned up to the office in a vibrant red and blue silk sari.
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