Kalpana Chawla date of birth:
March 17, 1961
How old was Kalpana Chawla when died?
41
Where was Kalpana Chawla born?
Karnal, Haryana, India
When did Kalpana Chawla die?
February 1, 2003
Where did Kalpana Chawla die?
Texas
What color are Kalpana Chawla's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Kalpana Chawla's hair?
Black
What is Kalpana Chawla's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Kalpana Chawla nationality?
American
What is Kalpana Chawla's occupation?
Astronaut
Short Biography
Kalpana Chawla (March 17, 1962 – February 1, 2003) was the first Indian-American astronaut and first Indian woman in space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. In 2003, Chawla was one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.