Kalpana Chawla...
Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal,South India.She completed her earlier schooling at Tagore Baal Niketan Senior Shool,Karnal.She is the first Indian - born woman and the second person in Space from the sub-continent. After graduating in Aeronautical Engineering from Panjab Engineering University, India,in 1982.Chawla moved to the United States the Same Year.
She obtained her Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas in 1984.Later,she did her Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering in 1988 from the University of Colorado.
This South Indian Woman successfully completed her education in Aerospace Engineering from India and the USA. She started working for NASA with a desire to be an Astronaut. She made her first Voyage in 1997 and the second one is in 2003.
After a 16 day Scientific mission in Space, on 1 February 2003, Columbia disintegrated over Texas during it's re - entry into the Earth's atmosphere. All the Crew in Columbia including Chawla very unfortunately died only 16 Minutes prior to their scheduled Landing. Kalpana showed enormous Courage to go to the Outer Space for the second time despite knowing all about the risk.
Investigation shows that this fatal accident happened due to a damage in one of Columbia's wings caused by a piece of insulating foam from the external fuel tank peeling off during the launch. During the intense heat of re-entry, hot gases penetrated the interior of the Wings, destroying the support structure and causing the rest of the shuttle to break down.This woman has created an unprecedented history which can be followed by the ambitious women in all respects of the whole World.
***** Salute honoured Kalpana Chawla... Rest in Eternal Peace.
"I don't know why I always liked Aerospace Engineering. I was in the 10th Grade when I Figured that's what I wanted to do"--Kalpana Chawla.
Thank All,
Stay Safe and Keep Others Safe.
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Fantastic...It was unknown to me...Impressive...
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