CBSE Class 6 English
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An Indian American Woman in Space — Question 3
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Question How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut? (3)
Ans: Kalpana had already got a bachelor’s degree in aeronautical engineering before she went to the U.S. She earned her PhD in aerospace engineering. In 1994 she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. She was encouraged by the people around her.