Kalpana Chawla: A Journey To Infinity And Beyond

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Kalpana Chawla: A Journey To Infinity And Beyond - Quiz

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.

Questions and Answers

1.

Who was Chawla's husband?
- A.
  
  Jean‐Pierre Harrison
- B.
  
  Jean‐Pierre Harison
- C.
  
  Jean‐Piere Harrison
- D.
  
  Jean Pierre Harrison
Correct Answer
A. Jean‐Pierre Harrison

Explanation
Chawla's husband was Jean‐Pierre Harrison.

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2.

The STS-87 shuttle made how many orbits of the Earth in just over two weeks?
- A.
  
  250
- B.
  
  251
- C.
  
  252
- D.
  
  253
Correct Answer
C. 252

Explanation
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.

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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. 2003

Explanation
Chawla's second voyage into space was delayed multiple times before it was finally launched in 2003.

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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, 2003

Explanation
On February 1, 2003, the second space shuttle returned to Earth.

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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. 2010

Explanation
In 2010, the University of Texas dedicated a Kalpana Chawla memorial at the Arlington College of Engineering.

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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. 2017

Explanation
In 2017, there was a rumor that had actress Priyanka Chopra attached to a film in production concerning Chawla's life.

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7.

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
Correct Answer
B. Vice president and research scientist

Explanation
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.

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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
9.

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. 15th

Explanation
Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center as an astronaut candidate in the 15th group of astronauts.

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10.

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. 1998

Explanation
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.

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Kalpana Chawla: A Journey To Infinity And Beyond

Who was Chawla's husband?

The STS-87 shuttle made how many orbits of the Earth in just over two weeks?

Chawla's second voyage into space was delayed several times, and finally launched in which year?

The second space shuttle returned to Earth when?

The University of Texas dedicated a Kalpana Chawla memorial at the Arlington College of Engineering in what year?

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?

Kalpana Chawla joined Overset Methods Inc., Los Altos, California, as who?

Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center when?

Kalpana Chawla reported to the Johnson Space Center as an astronaut candidate in which Group of Astronauts?

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?