Key facts
- A sari worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during India's Mars mission is on display at a US museum.
- Harinath wore the sari on a critical day of the mission.
A sari worn by Nandini Harinath, an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist, is now being exhibited at a museum in the United States. Harinath specifically wore this sari on what she described as the "single most critical day" of India's Mars mission, highlighting its significance beyond its cultural context. The display celebrates the achievements of women in space exploration and technological endeavors.