Astronaut Raja Chari Celebrates Pride Month From Space

Astronaut Raja Chari observed Pride Month while aboard the International Space Station

Jun 26, 2024 Lavisha Guwalani Off-white Banner

NASA astronaut Raja Chari, on Expedition 66, captured an iconic image of the Pride flag inside the ISS Cupola

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In space, the unveiling of the Pride flag celebrated identities and embraced equality and acceptance for all

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Chari emphasized NASA's mission for inclusive space exploration via the ISS and Artemis program

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Chari stated that as government astronauts, they explore space representing all of humanity

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Chari displayed the Pride flag in the Cupola to promote identity pride andicipation in space exploration full part

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