astronaut
A person with arms outstretched, seemingly in flight, often wearing a space helmet. This emoji is a ZWJ sequence combining 'Person' and 'Rocket'.
There are different emoji meanings for astronaut in different cultures:
- Western culture
- Commonly used to express embarking on new ventures, achieving ambitious goals, or metaphorically 'taking off' in terms of success. Often associated with space exploration and future endeavors.
- East Asian culture
- Similar usage, also emphasizing the idea of rapid progress or shooting for the stars, often in academic or professional contexts.
