Hats off to first Space woman of India as because on May 1, 2018 at Washington of USA almost after 15 years of her death she brought glory and pride not only for India and America but for the entire women of this planet Earth.
"US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP HAS HAILED INDIAN-ORIGIN KALPANA CHAVLA AS AN AMERICAN HERO FOR DEVOTING HER LIFE TO THE SPACE PROGRAMME AND INSPIRING MILLIONS OF GIRLS TO BECOME ASTRONAUTS".
Trump's remarks came on Monday as he issued a proclamation declaring May as 'Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month'.
Chawla was the first woman of Indian origin in space. She was one of the seven crew members who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster in 2003 when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
Trump said that "Indian American Kalpana Chawla was the first woman of Indian descent to fly in space, and became an American hero for her devotion to the Space Shuttle programme and its various missions transporting cargo and crew to and from the International Space Station".
For her achievements, the US Congress posthumously awarded her the Congressional Space Medal of Honour, and the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) posthumously awarded her the NASA Space Flight Medal and the NASA Distinguished Service Medal.
According to US President "Ms Chawla's courage and passion continue to serve as an inspiration for millions of American girls who dream of one day becoming astronauts".
The proclamation noted that during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Trump administration recognises their tremendous contributions.
Appreciating her great achievements Trump told that "Through their industriousness and love of country, our nation has enjoyed the privileges and enrichments of multiple innovations and societal advancements".
There are more than 20 million Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders who call America home, including those living in Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
America, Trump said, is a country that values hard work, an honest living, and a commitment to the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. He asserted "For these reasons, America cherishes its connections with the Indo-Pacific region, which shares an appreciation for these principles".
Mahesh Bhatt
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