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Saree worn during India’s Mars mission displayed at Smithsonian
short by / on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum is displaying a saree worn by Nandini Harinath, deputy operations director of India’s Mars Orbiter Mission. The exhibit celebrates Harinath’s role in the historic Mangalyaan success, which made India the first Asian nation to reach Mars. It highlights the cultural identity of ISRO’s "rocket women" and their global impact on STEM representation.
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