When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.
Kalpana Chawla Quotes
I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.
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| Birth: | 1st July, 1961 |
| Death: | 1st February, 2003 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Scientist |
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Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, India. She was the first Indian-American astronaut and first Indian woman in 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 killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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