Kalpana Chawla quotes

Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut and engineer who became the first woman of Indian origin in space. Her achievements inspired millions, especially young women to pursue careers in science and aerospace. She lost her life during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and is remembered as a pioneer and role model. Here are 9 of her quotes:

When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.

Kalpana Chawla

Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, 'K.C., you did a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.'

Kalpana Chawla

I don't know why I always liked aerospace engineering. I was in the 10th grade when I figured that's what I wanted to do.

Kalpana Chawla

I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.

Kalpana Chawla

It was starting to get dim outside, so you got to see your own reflection. And there is the Earth, and you can still see the Earth's surface and the dark sky overhead. And I could then see my reflection in the window and in the retina of my eye the whole earth and the sky could be seen reflected. So I called all the crew members one by one and they saw it, and they said, 'oh wow'.

Kalpana Chawla

YOU ARE YOUR INTELLIGENCE.

Kalpana Chawla

I stopped thinking about it after trying to figure out what are the lessons learned, and there are so many. After I had basically sorted that out, I figured it's time to really look at the future and not at the past.

Kalpana Chawla

The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it.

Kalpana Chawla