The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Kalpana Chawla, first Indian woman astronaut in space: 'The first view of Earth is magical, as if the whole place is sacred'

Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian American astronaut and the first Indian woman in space, inspired many with her courage and perspective. Her historic journeys aboard Space Shuttle Columbia offered a profound realization of Earth's fragility and interconnectedness. Tragically, she perished in the 2003 Columbia disaster, leaving a legacy of humility and responsibility for our planet.