Kalpana Chawla
She was the first woman of Indian origin in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997. She advocated for space exploration and science education, inspiring future generations of astronauts and scientists. She is Kalpana Chawla.
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Kalpana Chawla, official NASA portrait
