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Kalpana Chawla


 

Kalpana Chawla (July 1 1961 ? February 1 2003), was an astronaut and space shuttle mission specialist. She died aboard STS-107 (Space Shuttle Columbia) when it disintegrated during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

Early life

Chawla was born in Karnal, Punjab now Haryana, India. She did her schooling from Tagore Bal Niketan School. Her interest in flight was inspired by J. R. D. Tata, a pioneering Indian pilot.

Related Topics:
Karnal - Punjab - Haryana - India - J. R. D. Tata - Pilot

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