6 Quotes & Sayings By Kalpana Chawla

Kalpana Chawla, one of the first women scientists in space, was born on September 20, 1961. She was the first woman astronaut to fly into space twice. On her first mission, Chawla became an American hero when she died on the shuttle Columbia during reentry on January 16, 2003. She had visited the Hubble Space Telescope on her second mission Read more

With two degrees in aerospace engineering and one in aeronautical engineering, she was selected as a member of NASA’s astronaut corps in 1996. Kalpana Chawla’s passing provided a unique opportunity for students to learn about science and technology, as well as the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership.

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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. Kalpana Chawla
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Listen to the sounds of nature. Wishing you the best on your trek towards your dreams. Kalpana Chawla
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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
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You are just your intelligence. Kalpana Chawla
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I stopped thinking about it after trying to figure out what are the lessons learned, and there are so many. After I had basically sorted that out, I figured it's time to really look at the future and not at the past. Kalpana Chawla