Kalpana Chawla-The star that shines on

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Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian women to become an astronaut, died in this very day (February 1, 2003). She was one of seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, India in July 1, 1961 to Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi. She had 2 sisters, Sunita and Dipa, and a brother, Sanjay.

Kalpana Chawla completed her earlier schooling at Tagore Public School, Karnal. She earned her Bachelor of Engineering degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Punjab Engineering College at Chandigarh in 1982.

She had over 10.4 million miles in 252 orbits of the earth, logging more than 372 hours in space. On January 16, 2003, Chawla finally returned to space aboard Columbia on the ill-fated STS-107 mission. Chawla’s responsibilities included the microgravity experiments, for which the crew conducted nearly 80 experiments studying earth and space science, advanced technology development, and astronaut health and safety.

Kalpana Chawla will live forever as a star in the sky,where she belongs to.

Kalpana Chawla-The star that shines on | India Dreams Big

 

[Yeti]

I remember when this happened it was very sad may she rest in peace

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Hero of all Indians she inspires women the world over

 

[kingkobra]

It was sad day for india and USA
Rest In Peace kalpana and all other 6 crew members..

 

[Yeti]

one son of a ***** mullah in UK said it was a good thing she died along with jews and christians but his *** has been chucked out now

 

[Shaurya]

one son of a ***** mullah in UK said it was a good thing she died along with jews and christians but his *** has been chucked out now

leave them yaar, they are sick, just like munnabhai, give them a "get well soon" card, it may work ,,,... or maybe they want jadoo ki jhappi

 

[void_0in]

Hats off Kaps!!! lived in style and died with millions of heads proudly up.You are one of the torch bearers to show that Indian Women can achieve anything, whatever may be the obstacles . Kalpana We Indians, are proud of you.May her soul rest in peace.

 

[BoB's]

Rest In Heaven