Kalpana Chawla: Indian-American Astronaut

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In which year did Kalpana Chawla join NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)?

  • 1988 (correct)
  • 1990
  • 1986
  • 1984

When did Kalpana Chawla obtain her doctorate degree in Aerospace engineering?

  • 1984
  • 1986
  • 1988 (correct)
  • 1982

Where was Kalpana Chawla born?

  • Mumbai
  • Chennai
  • Karnal (correct)
  • Delhi

What caused the death of Kalpana Chawla?

<p>Space Shuttle explosion during re-entry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nationality of Jean-Pierre Harrison, Kalpana Chawla's husband?

<p>French (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was Sunita Williams born?

<p>19th September, 1965 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which space missions was Sunita Williams part of?

<p>Expedition-14 and Expedition-15 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What record does Sunita Williams hold for female space travellers?

<p>Longest space flight - 195 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first woman of Indian origin selected for a space mission?

<p>Kalpana Chawla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of hours Sunita Williams spent on spacewalks?

<p>29 hours and 17 minutes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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