Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut died in the space shuttle in which year:?

Option 4 : 2003

Explanation: 

• Kalpana Chawla was the first female space traveller of Indian origin.
• She was born in Karnal, Haryana, India.
• She completed her bachelor's in engineering from the University of Punjab in India.
• She got her masters in Aerospace engineering from the University of Texas, Arlington.
• She joined the corps in March 1995 and was selected for her first flight in 1996.
• Chawla died on 1 February 2003, in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster along with the other six crew members.
• The Columbia disintegrated over Texas during re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere, shortly before it was scheduled to conclude its 28th mission.
• Many roads, institutes, awards and honours have been named after her to honour her achievements.
• The girls' hostel at Punjab Engineering College is named after Chawla
• The University of Texas, Arlington has a department named after her.
• The Karnataka state government gives Kalpana Chawla Award to recognise women scientists.

∴ Kalpana Chawla, an Indian-American astronaut died in the space shuttle in the year 2003

• Recently the US has named its satellite in honour of Kalpana Chawla.