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Friends Make Good On 13-Year Promise They’ll “Be At Each Other’s Launches” To Space.

Two astronauts posing in their uniforms.

Of course, her best friend was right there to cheer her on.

A woman supports her astronaut best friend.
Screengrab from TikTok

True to her word, Kellie showed her support at Sirisha’s first launch. No one was prouder of the new astronaut than her BFF!

Next, it was Kellie Gerardi’s turn to wear the uniform.

Kellie Gerardi posing in her uniform after becoming an astronaut.
Screengrab from TikTok

Two years after her best friend landed her dream career, Kellie caught up. Soon, she’d be traveling to space for the first time!

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