Top 5 Women Who Broke Barriers In Space Exploration
By Jasreet Kaur18, Mar 2024 05:30 PMjagranjosh.com
Women In Space
Space exploration has historically been dominated by men, but the contributions of women have become increasingly significant. Here are five Indian women who broke the barrier in space exploration.
Kalpana Chawla
The first Indian woman to go to space. But her flight on Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 ended in the tragedy known as the Columbia disaster.
Ritu Karidhal
Nicknamed ‘Rocket Woman of India,’ she played a role in India’s Mars Orbiter Mission in 2014, and was crucial for making India the first Asian nation to reach Mars.
Sunita Williams
Having been born to Indian parents in the US, she is one of NASA’s best astronauts. She holds the record for spending more than 322 days longer than any other woman has ever spent in space.
Shawna Pandya
A doctor, speaker, and martial artist with a selection for NASA space training. Even though she has never yet gone to space, her commitment motivates others.
Nandini Harinath
She has been instrumental in many ISRO missions like Mars and Moon ones. She has shown that women can also do well in space research.