Kalpana Chawla
Born in Karnal, India. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia
and the crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled
landing. She is survived by her husband. Kalpana Chawla enjoyed flying,
hiking, back-packing, and reading. She held a Certificated Flight
Instructor's license with airplane and glider ratings, Commercial
Pilot's licenses for single- and multi-engine land and seaplanes, and
Gliders, and instrument rating for airplanes. She enjoyed flying
aerobatics and tail-wheel airplanes.
Sunitha Williams
Born September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio, but considers Needham,
Massachusetts to be her hometown. Married to Michael J. Williams.
Although they have no children, a crazy Jack Russell Terrier named Gorby
has added his share of excitement to their lives, as has a Labrador
Retriever named Bailey. Recreational interests include running,
swimming, biking, triathlons, windsurfing, snowboarding and bow
hunting. Her parents, Dr. Deepak and Mrs. Bonnie Pandya, reside in
Falmouth, Massachusetts.
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