Kalpana Chawla
American astronaut
1962 — 2003
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut
Born
March 17, 1962
Died
2003 (age ~41)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, amateur radio operator, military flight engineer
IndiaBorn in KarnalDied in Texas
1962
Born in Karnal (1962-03-17)
1982
EducationStudied at University of Texas at Arlington (1982–1984)
2003
Died in Texas
2003
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
2004
AwardCongressional Space Medal of Honor
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kalpana Chawla?+
Kalpana Chawla is American astronaut. Born in 1962.
When was Kalpana Chawla born?+
Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17, 1962.
When did Kalpana Chawla die?+
Kalpana Chawla died in 2003, at approximately 41 years of age.
Other famous people named Kalpana
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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