| Name of AAPI Figure | Kalpana Chawla |
| What is the person’s Asian heritage or
ethnicity? | Indian origin |
| Area of Influence | Astronomy |
| Date of birth or time period | 17th March 1962-1 February 2003 |
| How did this individual make a
contribution to their field or to society/culture at large? | She was the first woman of Indian origin to go into space. She was the mission specialist and primary robotic arm operator. |
| Why did you choose this person? What about their story speaks to you? | I chose this person because she is a mighty example of being courageous, dedicated, and an independent woman who set her eyes on space and followed through with her dream. |
| Resources to share if others want to learn more (optional)–list websites, books, or other resources you used to learn about the person | Newsmobile and Brainly.in |
| Submitted by | Devangi Bhargava |
| Age | 10 |
| City, State | LEXINGTON, MA |
