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Once upon a time India was described as a land of heavenly life. It is a country of golden heritage and glorious past. The scientific and socio-economic development here were always advanced. It is well known that Indian has given largest number of Doctors, Engineers, CEO, consultants etc to world. Indians are second largest immigrants in USA today. Right from Aryabhatta to Kalpana Chawla India is contributing continuously towards humanity.
Kalpana Chawla
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Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-born American astronaut and space shuttle mission specialist. She was one of seven crew members who died aboard Space Shuttle Columbia during mission STS-107 when the shuttle disintegrated upon re entry into the Earth's Atmosphere on February 1, 2003.On February 5, 2003, India's Prime Minister announced that the meteorological series of satellites, 'METSAT', will be named as 'KALPANA'. The first satellite of the series, 'METSAT-1', launched by India on September 12, 2002 will be now Known as 'KALPANA-1', 'KALPANA-2' is expected to be launched by 2007. Asteroid 51826 Kalpanachawla is named for her. She died a hero and a role model for many young women, especially in Indian and particularly those in her hometown of Karnal, where her life serves to encourage young people to follow her footsteps.
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