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Practice each question, then open the answer or worked solution.
Where was Kalpana Chawla born? Why is she called an Indian – American? (3)
Answer: Kalpana Chawla was born in Karnal, Haryana. She got married to an American citizen and thus became a naturalized American. So, she is called an Indian-American.
When and why did she go to the U.S.? Who did she marry? (2, 3)
Answer: She went to the U.S. for higher studies in aeronautical engineering. She married flight instructor Jean-Pierre Harrison.
How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut? (3)
Answer: She applied for NASA’s space shuttle program and got hired as a research scientist at NASA. She was then selected for training as an astronaut in 1994.
What abilities must an astronaut have, according to the journalist? (6)
Answer: According to the journalist, one needs to know a lot about everything- biology, astrophysics, and aeronautical engineering to be an astronaut.
Describe Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space. (5)
Answer: Kalpana Chawla’s first mission in space lasted 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes. She went around the earth 252 times, travelling 10.75 million kilometers. A Ukrainian and a Japanese astronaut were also among the crew members.
What does Kalpana Chawla say about pursuing a dream? Do you agree with her that success is possible?
Answer: Kalpana says, “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get onto it… Wishing you a great journey.”
Yes, I do agree with her that with vision and courage, success is possible.
B. Read the newspaper report to find the following facts about the Columbia’s ill-fated voyage.
l. Date and place of lift off: ————————————————————
2. Number of astronauts on board: ———————————————––
3. Number of days it stayed in space: ——————————————––
4. Number of experiments done by scientists: —————————––
5. Date of return journey: ———————————————–————–––
6. Height at which it lost contact: ————————————————––
l. Date and place of lift off: 16 January 2003
2. Number of astronauts on board: Seven
3. Number of days it stayed in space: 15 days, 16 hours and 34 minutes
4. Number of experiments done by scientists: 80
5. Date of return journey: 1 February 2003
6. Height at which it lost contact: 200000 feet