Kalpana Chawla Birth Day: Some Interesting Facts About The Astronaut
Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana, on March 17, 1962. Kalpana Chawla was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in December 1994
After completing her initial studies in her hometown, she went to pursue aeronautical engineering at Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
After obtaining a bachelors degree in aeronautical engineering, Kalpana Chawla moved to the US in 1982.
Kalpana Chawla obtained a Maters of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas in 1984 and, in 1988, a doctorate of philosophy in aerospace engineering from the University of Colorado.
Her first journey to space was in 1997 on Space Shuttle Columbia. She flew as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator on this mission.
She flew in a second space mission, STS-107, in 2003. The 16-day flight was a dedicated science and research mission.
While entering Earths atmosphere on its return, the space shuttle disintegrated, killing all 7 crew members. Her remains were cremated and scattered at National Park in Utah, US. This was her wish.
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