<p>Kalpana Chawla came from Karnal in Haryana but always dreamed of flying. She worked hard and overcame many barriers to get into NASA and to become the first Indian woman in space. An inspiring story of a woman who never stopped imagining (true to her name). </p>

Kalpana Chawla came from Karnal in Haryana but always dreamed of flying. She worked hard and overcame many barriers to get into NASA and to become the first Indian woman in space. An inspiring story of a woman who never stopped imagining (true to her name).

<p>Kalpana Chawla came from Karnal in Haryana but always dreamed of flying. She worked hard and overcame many barriers to get into NASA and to become the first Indian woman in space. An inspiring story of a woman who never stopped imagining (true to her name).&nbsp;</p>

Episode 2 - Kalpana Chawla: The first Indian woman in space

This Prayas Podcast series is hosted by Pragya Deepak (a grade 5 student) and features inspiring stories of girls and women who have overcome odds to achieve great things. The main goal of this podcast is to inspire students and to give them hope in their life! The word "Prayas" means trying and effort. With a growth mindset, each one of us can do small things that can slowly get us to a better place.

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Episode 2 - Kalpana Chawla: The first Indian woman in space

Episode 2 - Kalpana Chawla: The first Indian woman in space