Kalpana Chawla Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Kalpana Chawla 17/03/1962   -   01/02/2003

Kalpana Chawla Introduction:

Kalpana Chawla was American astronaut who died in the Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ disaster. Check out this biography to know about her birthday, childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her.

Kalpana Chawla Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: American Women
  • Died At Age: 40
  • Sun Sign: Pisces
  • Born Country: India
  • Born In: Karnal, India
  • Famous As: Astronaut
  • Height: 1.63 M
  • Spouse/Ex-: Jean-Pierre Harrison (m. 1983–2003)
  • Father: Banarasi Lal Chawla
  • Mother: Sanjyothi Chawla
  • Died On: February 1, 2003
  • Place Of Death: Space Shuttle Columbia Over Texas
  • Cause Of Death: Accident
  • Notable Alumni: University Of Colorado--Boulder, University Of Texas--Arlington
  • Education:
    1. University Of Colorado Boulder
    2. University Of Texas At Arlington
    3. Punjab Engineering College
    4. Tagore Baal Niketan Sr. Sec. School
    5. Karnal
    6. Panjab University Chandigarh
  • Awards: Congressional Space Medal Of Honor
  • Bio: Kalpana Chawla Was American Astronaut Who Died In The Space Shuttle ‘Columbia’ Disaster. Check Out This Biography To Know About Her Birthday, Childhood, Family Life, Achievements And Fun Facts About Her.