Kalpana Chawla Death
Kalpana passed away on February 1, 2003 at the age of 41 in Texas.
Kalpana Chawla death quick facts:
When did Kalpana Chawla die?
February 1, 2003How old was Kalpana Chawla when died?
41Where did Kalpana Chawla die? What was the location of death?
Texas
Kalpana Chawla Birthday and Date of Death
Kalpana Chawla was born on March 17, 1961 and died on February 1, 2003. Kalpana was 41 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 17, 1961
Date of Death: February 1, 2003
Age at Death: 41
Kalpana Chawla - 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.
