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Kalpana Chawla (17 March 1962 – 1 February 2003) [2] was an Indian-born American 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 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.
Feb 10, 2022 · Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus capsule was named the S.S. Kalpana Chawla, as it is the company’s policy to dedicate their Cygnus capsules to someone who has played a pivotal role in human...
Dr. Kalpana Chawla was an astronaut and aerospace engineer on the space shuttle Columbia, and the first Indian woman in space.
Kalpana Chawla enjoyed flying, hiking, back-packing, and reading. She held a Certificated Flight Instructor's license with airplane and glider ratings, Commercial Pilot's licenses for single- and multi-engine land and seaplanes, and Gliders, and instrument rating for airplanes.
Nov 22, 2019 · This week we are remembering NASA astronaut Kalpana Chawla, who lost her life in the Columbia disaster. Chawla, who was selected as a NASA astronaut in December 1994, logged a total of 30 days, 14 hours, and 54 minutes in space.
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.
Mar 17, 2017 · According to an excerpt from Dilip M Salwi’s book Kalpana Chawla: India’s First Woman Astronaut, 2003, during a school project on making physical geography map of India, Kalpana had covered the classroom ceiling completely with dots marked on blackened newspapers.
KALPANA CHAWLA (PH.D.) NASA ASTRONAUT (DECEASED) PERSONAL DATA: Born in Karnal, India. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle and her crew perished during entry, 16 Columbia minutes prior to scheduled landing. She is survived by her husband. Kalpana Chawla enjoyed flying, hiking, backpacking, and reading.
Feb 3, 2003 · Kalpana Chawla, aged 41, was an experienced astronaut who made her first flight on STS-87 in 1997. A naturalised American, she was was born in Karnal, India, and took a BSc in aeronautical...
