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Who is Kalpana Chawla?
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Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and engineer. She was the first woman of Indian origin to fly to space.
Key Facts:
- Born: March 17, 1962, Karnal, Haryana, India
- Died: February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
- Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington, PhD in Aerospace Engineering from University of Colorado Boulder
- NASA Career: Selected by NASA in 1994, flew on Space Shuttle Columbia missions STS-87 (1997) and STS-107 (2003)
- Legacy: She is considered a national hero in India, and her story has inspired many young people, especially women, to pursue careers in science and engineering.
Tragically, Kalpana Chawla died on February 1, 2003, in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster, when the shuttle disintegrated upon its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. All seven crew members were killed.