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In Oct 2020, NASA named the Cygnus Spacecraft after the astronaut ________.
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Kalpana Chawla
NASA Honors Kalpana Chawla with Spacecraft Naming
In October 2020, NASA dedicated its Cygnus spacecraft, specifically the SS Kalpana Chawla.
This honorific naming recognized the contributions of astronaut Kalpana Chawla.
About Kalpana Chawla
- Kalpana Chawla was an American astronaut and engineer.
- She was the first woman of Indian origin to go to space.
- She tragically died during the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003.
The naming of the Cygnus spacecraft highlighted her legacy and pioneering spirit in space exploration.
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