What was the role of kalpana chawala in space exploration?

Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut who became the first woman of Indian descent to go to space. She flew on the Space Shuttle Columbia in 1997 and 2003. She contributed to scientific research on space missions and inspired many young people, especially girls, to pursue careers in science and space exploration. Tragically, she lost her life in the Columbia space shuttle disaster in 2003.