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Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is an Indian former Air Force veteran pilot better known as the First Indian to travel to the outer space. Sharma was part of the crew of Soyuz T-11, a joint venture between space agencies of Soviet Union and India.
Jan 13, 2009 · Rakesh Sharma (born Jan. 13, 1949, Patiala, Punjab state, India) is an Indian military pilot and cosmonaut, the first Indian citizen in space. In 1970 Sharma joined the Indian Air Force as a pilot.
Aug 24, 2023 · Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, led a groundbreaking journey into space in 1984. Accompanied by two Soviet cosmonauts, he captured images, practised yoga, and conducted experiments during his 21-day mission.
With the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan 3 near the lunar south pole, India marked a momentous stride in its space endeavours. Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space, expressed that a...
Mar 14, 2017 · This was a question Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel into space, often faced from admirers at home after he returned to Earth in 1984. "I would say, no, I hadn't met God," he says.
Feb 15, 2017 · India sent its first astronaut, Rakesh Sharma, aboard Soviet spacecraft Salyut 7 in April 1984. Early life. Rakesh Sharma was born on January 13, 1949 in Patiala, Punjab, India. Rakesh studied at St. George’s Grammar School, Hyderabad, India. In 1966, Rakesh Joined As An Air Force Cadet in NDA.
Sep 4, 2023 · The trailblazer’s story. In January 1982, a decision was made that an Indian would go to space on a Soviet spacecraft. It was a joint mission of ISRO and the Soviet Interkosmos Space Programme. This big decision inspired Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma to volunteer for this tough mission.
First Indian In Space. By Google Arts & Culture. Illustrations by Roshan Gawand. Rakesh Sharma: The first Indian to go into space by Roshan Gawand. On April 3, 1984, when Rakesh Sharma flew the...
On April 2, 1984, Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian to travel to space. He was part of the Soviet Union’s Soyuz T-11 expedition, a joint mission...
Jul 15, 2023 · Rakesh Sharma, a Wing Commander and astronaut, made history and brought pride to India when he embarked on a remarkable mission to space. Spending an impressive seven days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes on board the Salyut 7 space station, he became the first Indian to travel beyond Earth's atmosphere.
