Doordarshan pays tribute to Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary, the first woman of Indian origin in space, a NASA astronaut and a aerospace engineer. She flew two Space Shuttle missions, spending over 30 days in space. Her courage, dedication, and pioneering achievements continue to inspire generations of scientists, engineers, and aspiring astronauts. #KalpanaChawla #DeathAnniversary #DeshkaPehlaChannelDeshkaApnaChannel | Doordarshan National (DD1)

She didn’t just touch the stars, she touched hearts ❤️ After Kalpana Chawla’s tragic death in 2003, Sunita Williams chose to stay with her family in Texas for months, offering quiet strength when words weren’t enough. Years later, as she retires after a remarkable 27-year journey with NASA, her humanity shines as brightly as her achievements in space. ✅ She stood by Kalpana Chawla’s family during their darkest time in 2003 ✅ She showed that real courage includes kindness, not just bravery in spa