Journey to the Stars: Kalpana Chawla, Astronaut

Kalpana Chawla set her sights on flight from an early age. She was told "no" many times in life: No, girls don't study aerospace. No, women don't become astronauts. No, you won't succeed in the United States. But Kalpana didn't listen—she was too busy forging her own path to the stars. And after a long journey of dedication, perseverance, and patience, she finally made it...