Kalpana Chawla Inspirational Quotes (4)

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.

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.'

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

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 the big black dome of the sky as the earth moves underneath.