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Kalpana Chawla (17 March 1962 – 1 February 2003) [2] was an Indian -born American (Citizen of United States of America) astronaut and aerospace engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space. [3] [4] She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator aboard STS-87. [5] .
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- Early life. Born in Karnal, India, on March 17, 1962, to parents Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi Chawla, Kalpana Chawla was the youngest of four children.
- Education. During her earlier education in India, Chawla attended Tagore Baal Niketan Senior Secondary School, Karnal. Chawla obtained a degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College.
- Becoming an astronaut. In 1994, Chawla was selected as an astronaut candidate. After a year of training, she became a crew representative for the Astronaut Office EVA/Robotics and Computer Branches, where she worked with Robotic Situational Awareness Displays and tested software for the space shuttles.
- The Columbia disaster. In 2000, Chawla was selected for her second voyage into space, to serve as a mission specialist on STS-107. The mission was delayed several times before finally launching on Jan.
Feb 1, 2023 · Kalpana Chawla, PhD, was an engineer, pilot, and astronaut who spent more than 30 days in space over two Space Shuttle missions. Chawla was born in Karnal, India, and was fascinated by flight since her childhood.
Kalpana Chawla — the name that leaves almost all Indians with pride— the first Indian-born woman to fly in space, was born in Karnal, Haryana on March 17, 1962.
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Oct 30, 2023 · Join us as we pay tribute to Kalpana Chawla and explore the details of this fateful mission. Link to the videos mentioned - Mystery of Apollo 13 Mission | Lost in Space | Dhruv Rathee ...
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Feb 1, 2022 · Learn about the first Indian-born woman to go into space and her achievements, missions, and tragic fate. Read about her family, education, awards, and how she inspired generations of women and astronauts.
Jan 27, 2023 · Indian origin astronaut Kalpana Chawla was on her second mission to space when disaster struck and seven astronauts lost their lives. Here's what had happened.
