Kalpana Chawla

I am from Karnal, India.

Listen to the sounds of nature. Wishing you the best on your trek towards your dreams.

I have felt that connection and stewardship for Earth for as long as I can remember. And not just for Earth, but the whole universe.

Material interests are not the only guiding light.

It's easy for me to be motivated and inspired by seeing somebody who just goes all out to do something.

Some of the senior people, the very senior astronauts, shook my hand and said, 'K.C., you did a great job. Don't let anyone tell you different.'