vulcan salute

This emoji represents a special greeting from the American science fiction drama "Star Trek." It's a salute made by spreading the fingers to form a "V" shape.

This greeting symbolizes peace and friendship, and is imitated by many fans around the world. It became famous through Spock, a representative character in Star Trek, and is used with the greeting "Live long and prosper."

Created in the 1960s by actor Leonard Nimoy, who drew inspiration from his Jewish heritage, this greeting has become a symbol of the Vulcans, an extraterrestrial civilization. In the real world, it has also become a sign of friendship among people who love science and technology and peace.

This gesture has become a symbol of intercultural understanding and peace, transcending its role as a simple greeting in a drama. It is especially used to express support for space exploration and scientific and technological advancement, and is often used when reporting news related to space, such as from NASA or SpaceX.