Kalpana Chawla embarked on her maiden space mission aboard Nasa’s Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) on 1997. Chawla played a ...
Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born woman who became the first Indian American astronaut and the first Indian woman in space. Unfortunately she was among the seven crew members who perished on the Space ...
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re highlighting people whose contributions have often been overlooked. Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American ...
India's space odyssey is marked by courageous astronauts who have inspired generations. From Rakesh Sharma's pioneering ...
On November 19, 1997, Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut, made history as the first woman of Indian origin to ...
“This image is a fitting tribute to Dr. Chawla’s passion for exploration. Hosting it on the lunar surface is a reminder of her legacy and an inspiration to future generations.” ” — Madhu Thangavelu, ...
A world away, she is a national hero, saluted in tearful newspaper tributes as “India’s Space Girl.” In Arlington, “K.C.” Chawla is remembered as a courageous explorer and a determined young graduate ...
The first women of Indian origin in space, Kalpana Chawla, would have been 55 today. A role model for many young women in India and around the world, Kalpana will always be remembered for her ...
Jared Leidich (MechEngr'09) brought a high-flying man safely down to Earth. But the trajectory of his career seems to go only upward. The 2009 College of Engineering & Applied Sciences Mechanical ...