major contributions of scientist Kalpana chawla

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1. Major contributions of Kalpana chawla Submitted by Hanna Anilson

2. A pioneer in space exploration Born on 17 th March, 1962, at karnal , India. First woman of Indian origin in space.
Indian-born American astronaut and aerospace engineer. She was selected as an astronaut candidate in 1994 and went on to fly on two space missions. She first flew on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. Chawla’s second flight was on STS-107, the final flight of Columbia, in 2003.

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4. Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-87) Kalpana Chawla’s first space mission was aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, designated as STS-87, which launched on November 19, 1997.
During this mission, Chawla served as a mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator.
The primary objective of STS-87 was to conduct experiments related to microgravity research, including the deployment and retrieval of satellites.
Chawla’s responsibilities included conducting various scientific experiments, operating the robotic arm, and assisting in the successful completion of mission objectives

5. Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) Kalpana Chawla’s second and final space mission was aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia, designated as STS-107, which launched on January 16, 2003.
STS-107 was dedicated to scientific research in various fields, including material sciences, combustion, and biology.
Tragically, the mission ended in disaster upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003, resulting in the loss of the entire crew, including Kalpana Chawla, during the breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia

6. Some of the scientific research areas conducted during the Space Shuttle missions, including those in which Chawla might have been involved, encompassed. Materials Science: Investigating the behavior of various materials and their properties in space, including the effects of microgravity on their structure, crystallization, and thermal properties. Life Sciences: Conducting experiments related to biological systems, such as studying the effects of space travel on biological organisms, cell growth, and changes in physiological processes in microgravity.

7. Combustion and Fluid Dynamics: Researching combustion processes and fluid behavior in space, aiming to improve combustion efficiency, understand fluid behavior in microgravity, and develop better technologies for space travel and Earth applications.
Earth and Space Observations: Utilizing the unique vantage point of space to observe and study Earth’s environment, atmospheric changes, geological features, and space phenomena for scientific research and understanding.