Kalpana Chawla: A Journey To Infinity And Beyond
Kalpana Chawla is a known American engineer and astronaut. She was the first woman of Indian descent to go to space and she died on the second time coming from space to Texas. Kalpana spent close to half of a month in her first traveling to space. Tis quiz will help you know more about Kalpana.
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Who was Chawla's husband?
- A.
Jean‐Pierre Harrison
- B.
Jean‐Pierre Harison
- C.
Jean‐Piere Harrison
- D.
Jean Pierre Harrison
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A. Jean‐Pierre HarrisonExplanation
Chawla's husband was Jean‐Pierre Harrison.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The STS-87 shuttle made how many orbits of the Earth in just over two weeks?
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250
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251
- C.
252
- D.
253
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C. 252Explanation
The STS-87 shuttle made 252 orbits of the Earth in just over two weeks. This means that the shuttle completed a full rotation around the Earth 252 times during its mission.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Chawla's second voyage into space was delayed several times, and finally launched in which year?
- A.
2000
- B.
2001
- C.
2002
- D.
2003
Correct Answer
D. 2003Explanation
Chawla's second voyage into space was delayed multiple times before it was finally launched in 2003.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The second space shuttle returned to Earth when?
- A.
Feb. 1, 2003
- B.
Mar. 1, 2003
- C.
Apr. 1, 2003
- D.
Jul. 1, 2003
Correct Answer
A. Feb. 1, 2003Explanation
On February 1, 2003, the second space shuttle returned to Earth.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The University of Texas dedicated a Kalpana Chawla memorial at the Arlington College of Engineering in what year?
- A.
2007
- B.
2008
- C.
2009
- D.
2010
Correct Answer
D. 2010Explanation
In 2010, the University of Texas dedicated a Kalpana Chawla memorial at the Arlington College of Engineering.Rate this question:
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- 6.
There have been several rumors about films in production concerning Chawla's life, and there was a rumor in what year that had the actress Priyanka Chopra attached to it?
- A.
2015
- B.
2016
- C.
2017
- D.
2018
Correct Answer
C. 2017Explanation
In 2017, there was a rumor that had actress Priyanka Chopra attached to a film in production concerning Chawla's life.Rate this question:
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Kalpana Chawla joined Overset Methods Inc., Los Altos, California, as who?
- A.
Vice president
- B.
Vice president and research scientist
- C.
Research scientist
- D.
President
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B. Vice president and research scientistExplanation
Kalpana Chawla joined Overset Methods Inc., Los Altos, California, as the Vice President and Research Scientist. This means that she held two positions within the company, indicating that she had both managerial and scientific responsibilities. As the Vice President, she would have had a leadership role in the organization, overseeing various departments and operations. Additionally, as a Research Scientist, she would have been involved in conducting scientific research and contributing to the company's technological advancements.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center when?
- A.
1992
- B.
1993
- C.
1995
- D.
1996
Correct Answer
C. 1995 -
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Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center as an astronaut candidate in which Group of Astronauts?
- A.
12th
- B.
14th
- C.
15th
- D.
17th
Correct Answer
C. 15thExplanation
Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center as an astronaut candidate in the 15th group of astronauts.Rate this question:
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She was assigned as crew representative for shuttle and station flight crew equipment and subsequently served as lead for Astronaut Office’s Crew Systems and Habitability section when?
- A.
1996
- B.
1997
- C.
1998
- D.
1999
Correct Answer
C. 1998Explanation
The given answer, 1998, is the correct answer because it states the year when she served as lead for Astronaut Office's Crew Systems and Habitability section.Rate this question:
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