Family members of the Indian-American astronaut Kalpana Chawla expressed that they feel honoured as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Arlington National Cemetery laying wreath at Space Shuttle Columbia Memorial.
Chawla accompanied with other U.S astronauts, who were on the ill-fated space shuttle in Columbia, which fragmented while reentering the earth’s orbit on February 1, 2003.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Arlington National Cemetery
Chawla’s husband Jean-Pierre Harrison said that, he feels that the PM was glad to be here and he also appreciate a couple of family members there.
While remembering his wife, he said that, Kalpana was a very determined person and she wanted to work hard to achieve whatever she wants.
He also added that India is a second home and he will soon be visiting the country.
Kalpana Chawla’s niece Neha Chawla said that her aunt’s life and works are an inspiration.
