Test: An Indian-American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla- 3 - Class 6 MCQ

Kalpana's space shuttle was named Columbia. It was a part of NASA's Space Shuttle program.

Kalpana Chawla had studied in Punjab Engineering College in Chandigarh, India before moving to the United States for further studies.

The space shuttle Columbia lost contact with NASA at about 9 a.m. during its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003.

Kalpana Chawla graduated from Tagore School in her hometown Karnal, India.

The challenge before her was to apply for NASA's Space Shuttle Program, which she eventually succeeded in and became an astronaut.

Kalpana Chawla became an inspiration for many people, especially young girls in India and around the world, who aspire to achieve great heights in their careers.

Kalpana Chawla's parents allowed her to join an engineering college, where she pursued her interest in aeronautical engineering.

Kalpana Chawla was not only an astronaut but also a licensed pilot. She held licenses to fly single-engine airplanes, single-engine seaplanes, and gliders.

During their mission in space, the crew performed several experiments, including pollinating plants, testing for making stronger metals, and creating faster computer chips.

People of India, particularly those in her hometown of Karnal, spent a sleepless night when the news of the space shuttle Columbia disaster broke out. The entire nation mourned the loss of their beloved astronaut.