As the world rejoices, many are reminded of another Indian-American astronaut who left an indelible mark on space exploration—Kalpana Chawla. We look back at her extraordinary life and legacy on ...

Kalpana Chawla, born on March 17, 1962, was the first Indian woman to travel to space twice. Tragically, she lost her life in ...

Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17, 1962, in Karnal, Haryana and is regarded as a striking astronaut for playing a leading role on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997. Working at the forefront of ...