The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, has added a saree worn by Nandini Harinath, an influential scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to its exhibits. Known as the 'rocket woman', Harinath played a pivotal role in India's Mars Orbiter Mission, Mangalyaan, which successfully reached Mars, making India the first Asian nation to achieve this feat. The mission, which was initially planned for six to ten months, lasted over eight years, providing valuable data about Mars' surface and atmosphere. The saree symbolizes the national pride and identity of the women leaders involved in the mission. Harinath, who has contributed to over 14 missions at ISRO, expressed her excitement about the global recognition of the mission and its impact on public interest in space exploration. Her journey was inspired by her family's love for science fiction, particularly the TV series Star Trek and the film Apollo 13.