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Women astronauts use social media to reframe science and femininity together
WorldPingWhat happened
Why can't a flight jacket be pink or purple?
That was the question a 6-year-old girl asked her mother, Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher and science communicator.
Key facts
- That was the question a 6-year-old girl asked her mother, Kellie Gerardi, an astronaut, researcher and science communicator.
- Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 04:00:02 UTC.
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Women astronauts use social media to reframe science and femininity together
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