[Kalpana Chawla(1962-2003) was an Indian-born American astronaut and engineer who was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. Her second flight was on STS-107, the final flight of Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. Kalpana was one of the seven astronauts in the space shuttle, Columbia, that exploded over southern United States during re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.]
READ VALUABLE QUOTES OF KALPANA CHAWLA
“When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.” – Kalpana Chawla
“Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, ‘K.C., you did a great job. Don’t let anyone tell you different.’”- Kalpana Chawla
“The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishing you a great journey.”- Kalpana Chawla
“I am from Karnal, India.” – Kalpana Chawla
“This planet below you is our campsite, and you know of no other campground.”- Kalpana Chawla
“You are just your intelligence.” – Kalpana Chawla
“You must enjoy the journey because whether or not you get there, you must have fun on the way.”- Kalpana Chawla
“The journey matters as much as the goal.”- Kalpana Chawla
“If you want to do something, what does it matter where you are ranked?”- Kalpana Chawla
“The quickest way may not necessarily be the best.” – Kalpana Chawla
“Do something because you really want to do it. If you’re doing it just for the goal and don’t enjoy the path, then I think you’re cheating yourself.” – Kalpana Chawla
“In summers, while growing up in India, we often slept in the courtyard under the stars.” – Kalpana Chawla
