Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut, engineer, and the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Chawla was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the spacecraft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Chawla was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, and several streets, universities, and institutions have been named in her honor. She is regarded as a national hero in India. Chawla's mortal remains were cremated and scattered at the Zion National Park in Utah, United States, as per her last wishes.
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Female
Date of Birth
March 17th, 1962
Age
62
Birth Place
India
Date of Death
February 1st, 2003
Died Aged
40
Star Sign
Pisces
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