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.'

- Kalpana Chawla

When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any particular piece of land, but from the solar system.

- Kalpana Chawla

This planet below you is our campsite, and you know of no other campground.

- Kalpana Chawla

The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it, the courage to get on to it, and the perseverance to follow it. Wishi…

- Kalpana Chawla

I don't know why I always liked aerospace engineering. I was in the 10th grade when I figured that's what I wanted to do.

- Kalpana Chawla

The coolest thing for me is the experience of floating and not feeling my weight. And hanging by a window just after sunset and watching the stars in…

- Kalpana Chawla

I was interested in aerospace and flying, and the U.S. is really the best place in the world for flying.

- Kalpana Chawla