On Kalpana Chawla’s birth anniversary today, we take a look at some lesser-known facts about her life that made her an ...

As Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore safely return to Earth, the world remembers Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian-origin woman in space, whose legacy continues to inspire generations.

She chose her own name!Her family called her ‘Monto’, but when she started school, the principal asked her to choose a formal ...

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is on her way to Earth after an extended nine-month stay at the International Space Station (ISS).

From small towns in India to the vast expanse of space, there Indian-origin astronauts have orbited the Earth, conducted ...

Kalpana Chawla, born March 17, 1962, was an Indian American astronaut who died in the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. She had a distinguished education and career in aerospace engineering ...

Kalpana Chawla, an astronaut from Karnal, India, is celebrated for her contributions to space exploration. Despite her tragic demise in the 2003 Columbia disaster, her impact endures, with educational ...

The Crew Dragon capsule, with Williams and Butch Willmore aboard, is expected to splash down off Florida’s Gulf Coast late night India time ...

Sunita Williams and Kalpana Chawla shared a love for samosas, one of the most popular Indian snacks. (Photo by Handout / NASA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO ...