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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] .
Feb 10, 2022 · Astronaut Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian-born woman in space. Kalpana Chawla flew on two shuttle missions.(Image credit: NASA) Jump to: Early life. Education. Astronaut career. Columbia...
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.
कल्पना चावला ( भारांग: फाल्गुन 26, 1883 / ग्रेगोरी कैलेण्डर: मार्च 17, 1962 - 1 फरवरी 2003), एक भारतीय अमरीकी अन्तरिक्ष यात्री और अन्तरिक्ष शटल मिशन विशेषज्ञ थी [1] और अन्तरिक्ष में जाने वाली प्रथम भारतीय महिला थी। [2] वे कोलंबिया अन्तरिक्ष यान आपदा में मारे गए सात यात्री दल सदस्यों में से एक थीं।. प्रारंभिक जीवन.
Mar 17, 2017 · Kalpana Chawla — the name that leaves almost all Indians with pride — would have been 55 today had it not been for the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster on February 1, 2003 which led to her death and six other astronauts. On her birth anniversary today, we bring you some facts about the Indian astronaut whose achievements continue to inspire many.
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.
In 1993 Kalpana Chawla joined Overset Methods Inc., Los Altos, California, as Vice President and Research Scientist to form a team with other researchers specializing in simulation of moving multiple body problems. She was responsible for development and implementation of efficient techniques to perform aerodynamic optimization.
Mar 17, 2024 · National hero. Born on March 17, 1963, she and six other astronauts were aboard Nasa's Columbia spacecraft in 2003 when it disintegrated into pieces and fell to Earth's surface while returning ...
Dr. Kalpana Chawla was the first Indian woman in space. Born in India, she immigrated to the United States after earning her degree in aeronautical engineering. In the 1980s, she became a naturalized citizen and obtained her master’s and doctoral degrees in aerospace engineering.
May 14, 2023 · Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American of Indian descent to travel to space, who gave her life in the pursuit of research, science and exploration.
