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👨‍🚀👨‍🚀 Astronaut Emoji EmojiUnicode: 1F468 200D 1F680

A man in a space suit

Released in Introduced in 2017 as part of Emoji 5.0 under Unicode 10.0.

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The 👨‍🚀 Astronaut emoji represents a man in a spacesuit, symbolizing astronauts, space exploration, technological advancement, and the human pursuit of knowledge beyond Earth."

Symbolism

  • Exploration: Exploration of the unknown frontiers, outer space adventure.
  • Human Ingenuity: Represents mankind's ability to innovate and push boundaries.
  • Expansiveness: Signifies the vastness of the universe and the dream of exploring it.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • When talking about space travel, astronauts, or technology a conversation.
  • Used when discussing admiration for someone's achievements or their ability to 'reach for the stars'.
  • To describe dreams, ambitions or explorative initiatives, metaphorically or literally.

Usage Examples in Conversation

I've always wanted to become an astronaut when I was a kid! 👨‍🚀🛰️
Elon Musk is really pushing the boundaries with SpaceX! 🚀👨‍🚀
Imagine exploring a whole new planet! 🌍👨‍🚀
Watching sci-fi movies always makes me dream of going to space 👨‍🚀💫
Our tech team is out of this world! 👨‍🚀 Let's shoot for the stars.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Can represent male astronauts specifically, so be mindful in gender-specific contexts. Use 👩‍🚀 for female astronauts.
  • Perfect for both actual space-related discussions or metaphorical expressions of ambition or exploration.
  • Avoid using it out-of-context, such as in general work-related chats unless it's about innovation or 'space' metaphor.

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