Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, India, on March 17, 1962, to Banarasi Lal Chawla and Sanjyothi Chawla. Kaplana started her studies at Tagore Baal Niketan Senior Secondary School in Karnal.

Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17 ... Kalpana was always driven by the mysteries of space. In childhood, she attended the flying clubs to see the planes with her father. Thus, after completing ...

Tonight, we explore the legacy of Kalpana Chawla, the first American of Indian descent to travel to space, who gave her life in the pursuit of research, science and exploration. In 1997 ...

“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 ...

Kalpana Chawla — the name that leaves almost all Indians with pride— the first Indian-born woman to fly in space, was born in Karnal, Haryana on March 17, 1962. Kalpana Chawla first flew on ...