Kalpana Chawla

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1. When was Kalpana Chawla born?March 17, 1962
2. Where was Kalpana Chawla born?Karnal, India
3. What is Kalpana Chawla known for?First woman of Indian origin to fly to space
4. What is the education?MSc and PhD in Aerospace Engineering
5. What is the space missions?STS-87 (1997) and STS-107 (2003)
6. Who was Kalpana Chawla?Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut who flew to space twice. She was the first woman of Indian origin to travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

Aerospace Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, development, and testing of aircraft and spacecraft.
Mission Specialist: An astronaut whose primary role is to conduct scientific experiments and operate specialized equipment during a space mission.
Re-entry: The phase of a spaceflight during which a spacecraft descends from orbit and enters a planet's atmosphere.
Posthumously: Awarded or honored after the person's death.