Kalpana Chawla
Kalpana Chawla
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NationalityAmerican
ProfessionAstronaut
Date of Birth1 July 1961
CountryUnited States of America
aerospace best
I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.
strong-women stars land
When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.
earth planets knows
This planet below you is our campsite, and you know of no other campground.
senior jobs hands
Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, 'K.C., you did a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.'
aerospace flying world
I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.
stars moving sunset
The coolest thing for me is the experience of floating and not feeling my weight. And hanging by a window just after sunset and watching the stars in the big black dome of the sky as the earth moves underneath.
aerospace engineering grades
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.