Question

Answer the following question:

How did she become an astronaut? What gave her the idea that she could be an astronaut?

Answer 1

After qualifying as a pilot, Kalpana began to consider another challenge: applying to NASA’s space shuttle program. She was first hired as a research scientist at NASA. In 1994, she was selected by NASA for training as an astronaut. The idea that she could be an astronaut came from her desire to follow her dreams.