Today is the death anniversary of the first Indian girl and first Indian american astronaut to go into space. Thousands paid rich tributes to the departed soul on Twitter.

Have a look....

My tributes to #KalpanaChawla, India's first woman in space on her death anniversary. She lit a flame of inspiration for young girls to follow. pic.twitter.com/VjVazC5O4A
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) February 1, 2018

She believed....!
She could ....!
So she did....!
Today great woman #KalpanaChawla death anniversary in India She was the first indian- American astronaut.....
and the first indian woman go to into space .... pic.twitter.com/L6GUPQEHaI
— Shekardalvai (@shekardalvai) February 1, 2018

#KalpanaChawla
The first Indian girl to be in space
U will be remembered forever pic.twitter.com/Nes4J6SlDU
— priyat011 (@priyat011gmail1) January 31, 2018

I bow to the contribution of #KalpanaChawla ji as the first woman of Indian origin in space. She will always be remembered for her work. Tributes to Kalpana Chawla on her death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/Ex26qyhF22
— Ghanshyam Ojha (@GSOjhaBJP) February 1, 2018

A symbol of hope and an inspiration to women across the globe - remembering the first woman astronaut of Indian-origin #KalpanaChawla on her death anniversary. pic.twitter.com/BxOtjX2Gp6
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) February 1, 2018

Today is the 15th death anniversary of Kalpana Chawla, a hugely inspirational figure in India and rest of the world. Being the only female astronaut to emerge from India More power to Kalpana. You will always be alive in our aspirations!#ColumbiaDisaster #KalpanaChawla pic.twitter.com/ciRLeygVWU
— Ram Mohan Naidu K (@RamMNK) February 1, 2018

"Nothing is impossible for women, if they have a strong will". Solemnly Remembering the first women of Indian origin in space #KalpanaChawla. You are inspiration to many others. pic.twitter.com/i9iCozpyou
— Hemant K (@MODIfiedHemant) February 1, 2018

Remembering #KalpanaChawla ,first woman astronaut of Indian origin in space on her death anniversary.She is an inspiration for millions
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) February 1, 2018

On her death anniversary, the nation remembers its daughter #KalpanaChawla. Her achievements continue to inspire millions across the globe. Nothing is impossible if you have Ambition, perseverance and clear on your vision..??? pic.twitter.com/QsbjQVjMc8
— Satyam Singh (@MyFreakyTweets) February 1, 2018

Never Under Estimate a Daughter
First Indian To Walk In Space ? #KalpanaChawla
— Shalini Shalu (@ShaliniCraze) February 1, 2018

#KalpanaChawla Miss u a lot...You r one of them who Inspire us a lot... @DrKumarVishwas @DrKumarVishwas @varunsinghfzd @NBTLucknow pic.twitter.com/WdqXKcQwe7
— Ashwani dwivedi (@dwivedi_ashwani) February 1, 2018

Our tributes to #KalpanaChawla Ji first woman astronaut of Indian origin in space on her death anniversary. She is an inspiration for billions !!
— khemchand sharma (@SharmaKhemchand) February 1, 2018

"Nothing is impossible for women, if they have a strong will". Remembering the first women of Indian origin in space, Kalpana Chawla on her Punyatithi.#KalpanaChawla #Kalpana @NASA pic.twitter.com/FDPKLeLoDt
— Diya Kumari (@KumariDiya) February 1, 2018

Today is the 15th death anniversary of Kalpana Chawla, a hugely inspirational figure in India and rest of the world. Being the first female astronaut to emerge from India More power to Kalpana. You will always be alive in our aspirations!#ColumbiaDisaster #KalpanaChawla pic.twitter.com/BXHj8F2Dom
— Purvesh Trivedi (@purveshtrivedi) February 1, 2018