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What is a space shuttle? Name the shuttle which took Kalpana in space.

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Space shuttle is a spacecraft. It can be used for space travel more than once. It is unlike a rocket. Kalpana took in space the shuttle named Columbia.

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Chapter 4.1: An Indian – American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla - Extra Questions

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Chapter 4.1 An Indian – American Woman in Space: Kalpana Chawla
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