By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
“Kalpana” is a Hindi word that translates to “imagination,” and in 1997, Dr. Kalpana Chawla (1961-2003) became the first Indian-born woman in space. The astronaut's passion for the skies emerged early in life, when she would bike after planes taking off from a local military school. In her youth, she also visited the airplane flown by J.R.D. Tata, the founder of India’s first airline; she later brought Tata’s photograph on the first of her two NASA missions. Chawla was among seven astronauts who lost their lives aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia when the spacecraft broke apart upon reentering Earth’s atmosphere in 2003. This quote comes from an email Chawla sent to students at her alma mater, Punjab Engineering College, as she completed her final orbits. The barrier-breaking astronaut knew firsthand that you can achieve anything you can visualize.
Quotes for Anyone Who Struggles With Patience
The Meaning of Life, in 10 Amusing Quotes
Quotes To Help You Stay Young and Spry Forever
20 of the Most Popular Quotes of All Time
15 Quotes About the Unbreakable Bonds Among Women
17 Quotes To Help You Embrace Imperfection
14 Quotes To Celebrate Aquarians
16 Quotes About the Practice of Not Giving Up
15 Quotes About the Joys of Gift-Giving
15 Classic Toy Slogans That Will Take You Back To Childhood
Quotes To Help You Mourn and Move Forward From a Relationship