Kalpana Chawla: The First Indian Woman in Space
Kalpana Chawla, PhD, was an engineer, pilot, and astronaut who spent more than 30 days in space during two space shuttle missions. Born in Karnal, India, Chawla has been fascinated by flight since childhood. She earned a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College, a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering from the University … Read more