Kalpana Chawla - The First Woman Of Indian Origin In Space | Motivational Story For Kids

The Story Of Kalpana Chawla | Motivational Story For Kids | Periwinkle
Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 - February 1, 2003) was an American astronaut and the first woman of Indian origin 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 who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft 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.
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