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Kalpana Chawla death anniversary: Check out some rare photos of the first Indian woman in space

Tributes poured in for astronaut Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary on Saturday (February 1). Let us take a look at some of the rare photos of the first Indian woman in space.
Tributes poured in for astronaut Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary on Saturday (February 1). Let us take a look at some of the rare photos of the first Indian woman in space. (File Photo | AFP)
Tributes poured in for astronaut Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary on Saturday (February 1). Let us take a look at some of the rare photos of the first Indian woman in space. (File Photo | AFP)
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Indian-born US astronaut Kalpana Chawla (L) and compatriot Laurel B. Clark (R), STS-107 mission specialists, work in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 17 Januaary 2003 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. (File Photo | AFP)
Indian-born US astronaut Kalpana Chawla (L) and compatriot Laurel B. Clark (R), STS-107 mission specialists, work in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 17 Januaary 2003 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. (File Photo | AFP)
Columbia space shuttle Commander Rick Husband waves as he and (from L-R) mission specialist Kalpana Chawla, Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, Shuttle pilot William McCool, Mission Specialist Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, and mission specialist David Brown leave the crew quarters on their way to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida 16 January 2003. (File Photo | AFP)
Columbia space shuttle Commander Rick Husband waves as he and (from L-R) mission specialist Kalpana Chawla, Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, Shuttle pilot William McCool, Mission Specialist Michael Anderson, Mission Specialist Laurel Clark, and mission specialist David Brown leave the crew quarters on their way to the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida 16 January 2003. (File Photo | AFP)
This October 2001 NASA photo shows the seven STS-107 crew members posing for the traditional crew portrait. Seated in front are astronauts Rick D. Husband (L), mission commander; Kalpana Chawla, (C) mission specialist; and William C. McCool, pilot. Standing are (From L) astronauts David M. Brown, Laurel B. Clark, and Michael P. Anderson, all mission specialists; and Ilan Ramon, payload specialist representing the Israeli Space Agency. (File Photo | AFP)
This October 2001 NASA photo shows the seven STS-107 crew members posing for the traditional crew portrait. Seated in front are astronauts Rick D. Husband (L), mission commander; Kalpana Chawla, (C) mission specialist; and William C. McCool, pilot. Standing are (From L) astronauts David M. Brown, Laurel B. Clark, and Michael P. Anderson, all mission specialists; and Ilan Ramon, payload specialist representing the Israeli Space Agency. (File Photo | AFP)
Four of the US space shuttle Columbia's six international crewmembers 05 December (L to R) Japanese Takao Doi, Indian born Kalpana Chawla, US Commander Kevin Kregel, and Ukrainian Leonid Kadenyuk wave to photographers upon leaving the Columbia. The Columbia and crew are returning from space upon completing a 15-day 16 hour science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
Four of the US space shuttle Columbia's six international crewmembers 05 December (L to R) Japanese Takao Doi, Indian born Kalpana Chawla, US Commander Kevin Kregel, and Ukrainian Leonid Kadenyuk wave to photographers upon leaving the Columbia. The Columbia and crew are returning from space upon completing a 15-day 16 hour science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
Space shuttle Columbia Mission Specialist US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) takes out a food pouch on the middeck 29 January, 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting shuttle. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flight day 13 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
Space shuttle Columbia Mission Specialist US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) takes out a food pouch on the middeck 29 January, 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting shuttle. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flight day 13 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
Undated file picture shows Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon (2nd R) poses with other NASA astronauts of STS-107 shuttle received by e-mail by Ramon's brother Gilad Ramon. STS-107 Payload Specialist Ramon was a member of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia which disintegrated in flames over Texas minutes before it was to land in Florida. From L to R, Michael Anderson, William McCool, Rick Husband, David Brown, Laurel Clark, Ramon and Kalpana Chawla. (File Photo | AFP)
Undated file picture shows Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon (2nd R) poses with other NASA astronauts of STS-107 shuttle received by e-mail by Ramon's brother Gilad Ramon. STS-107 Payload Specialist Ramon was a member of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia which disintegrated in flames over Texas minutes before it was to land in Florida. From L to R, Michael Anderson, William McCool, Rick Husband, David Brown, Laurel Clark, Ramon and Kalpana Chawla. (File Photo | AFP)
This file photo dated 18 November 1997 shows Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla (L) waving to well wishers and family members during a photo opportunity in the perimeter of launch pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center in the company of her husband Jean Pierre Harrison (R). NASA dispatched search crews to Texas early 01 February 2003 after the US Space Shuttle Columbia disappeared from the US space agency's monitors with seven astronauts on board, minutes before its scheduled landing at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. NASA warned that the debris is highly toxic, due to the propellants used on the spacecraft. (File Photo | AFP)
This file photo dated 18 November 1997 shows Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla (L) waving to well wishers and family members during a photo opportunity in the perimeter of launch pad 39-B at the Kennedy Space Center in the company of her husband Jean Pierre Harrison (R). NASA dispatched search crews to Texas early 01 February 2003 after the US Space Shuttle Columbia disappeared from the US space agency's monitors with seven astronauts on board, minutes before its scheduled landing at Florida's Kennedy Space Center. NASA warned that the debris is highly toxic, due to the propellants used on the spacecraft. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia STS-107 Mission Specialist US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) tries on her ascent/descent suit 14 January 2003 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in preparation for launch. Chawla along with her six other crewmembers are scheduled to be launched on their 16 day science mission 16 January. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia STS-107 Mission Specialist US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) tries on her ascent/descent suit 14 January 2003 at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, in preparation for launch. Chawla along with her six other crewmembers are scheduled to be launched on their 16 day science mission 16 January. (File Photo | AFP)
The crew of the space shuttle Columbia (Front row, from L-R) US Kalpana Chawla, Commander US Rick Husband, US Laurel Clark, Israeli Ilan Ramon, (back row, from L-R) US David Brown, US Michael Anderson and Pilot US William McCool 29 January, 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting US space shuttle Columbia during an on orbit press conference with media on the ground. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flightday 13 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
The crew of the space shuttle Columbia (Front row, from L-R) US Kalpana Chawla, Commander US Rick Husband, US Laurel Clark, Israeli Ilan Ramon, (back row, from L-R) US David Brown, US Michael Anderson and Pilot US William McCool 29 January, 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting US space shuttle Columbia during an on orbit press conference with media on the ground. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flightday 13 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia crewmembers pose for a photo in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 27 January 2003 aboard the earth orbiting shuttle. Clockwise from the bottom right are astronauts US David Brown, US Michael Anderson, US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) and Israeli Ilan Ramon. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia crewmembers pose for a photo in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 27 January 2003 aboard the earth orbiting shuttle. Clockwise from the bottom right are astronauts US David Brown, US Michael Anderson, US Kalpana Chawla (Indian born) and Israeli Ilan Ramon. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia crew (L, Frt to Back) Indian born US Kalpana Chawla, Japanese Takao Doi, Ukranian Leonid Kadenyuk, (R Frt to Back) US Commander Keven Kregel, US Winston Scott and US Pilot Steven Lindsey wave as they leave the Operations and Checkout building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the ride to the launch pad to board the shuttle 19 November. (File Photo | AFP)
US space shuttle Columbia crew (L, Frt to Back) Indian born US Kalpana Chawla, Japanese Takao Doi, Ukranian Leonid Kadenyuk, (R Frt to Back) US Commander Keven Kregel, US Winston Scott and US Pilot Steven Lindsey wave as they leave the Operations and Checkout building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the ride to the launch pad to board the shuttle 19 November. (File Photo | AFP)
Space shuttle Columbia crewmember Doctor Kalpana Chawla, native of Karnal India, waves to the media 03 November from the drivers seat of an M-113 personnel carrier after a stint at driving the escape vehicle during crew training at Kennedy Space Center. (File Photo | AFP)
Space shuttle Columbia crewmember Doctor Kalpana Chawla, native of Karnal India, waves to the media 03 November from the drivers seat of an M-113 personnel carrier after a stint at driving the escape vehicle during crew training at Kennedy Space Center. (File Photo | AFP)
US Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla reviews some procedures 26 January 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting US space shuttle Columbia. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flight day 10 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
US Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla reviews some procedures 26 January 2003 aboard the Earth orbiting US space shuttle Columbia. Columbia and her seven person crew are into flight day 10 of their sixteen day science mission. (File Photo | AFP)
Astronaut Kalpana Chawla works in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 19 Januaary 2003 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. (File Photo | AFP)
Astronaut Kalpana Chawla works in the SPACEHAB Research Double Module 19 Januaary 2003 aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. (File Photo | AFP)
This NASA portrait shows astronaut Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal, India, who has been selected by NASA to serve as mission specialist on the crew of the fourth US Microgravity Payload flight scheduled for a November 1997 launch on board the space shuttle Columbia on NASA space mission STS-87. (File Photo | AFP)
This NASA portrait shows astronaut Kalpana Chawla, born in Karnal, India, who has been selected by NASA to serve as mission specialist on the crew of the fourth US Microgravity Payload flight scheduled for a November 1997 launch on board the space shuttle Columbia on NASA space mission STS-87. (File Photo | AFP)
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