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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.

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Rakesh-SharmaRakesh Sharma | Biography & Space Journey | Britannica

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   May 1, 2024 · 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. He flew 21 combat missions in a MiG -21 in the Bangladesh war of 1971.

4. www.hindustantimes.com › india-news › chandrayaan-3‘Born early:’ Rakesh Sharma, first and only Indian in space ...

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   Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space, expressed that a remarkable era of space exploration programmes for the country has now commenced. He wistfully added that he wished he could be ...

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     Why Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, rarely thinks about his time there

     As I sat down with Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma (retired) and asked him about his experience as the first Indian to go into space – and this is a legend we all have grown up with – he told me the experience was so overwhelming for him that he had still not come to terms with it.

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6. starsunfolded.com › rakesh-sharmaRakesh Sharma Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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   Learn about the life and achievements of Rakesh Sharma, who became the first Indian citizen to travel in space in 1984. Find out his age, family, awards, hobbies, and more facts about this former Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force.

   • Profession: Former Indian Air Force Pilot, Cosmonaut

   • Weight (approx.): in kilograms- 75 kgin pounds- 165 lbs

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7. www.indiatoday.in › science › storyHow cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma took Mahatma Gandhi to space 40 ...

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to go into space as he launched aboard the Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984. Four decades later, his legend still stands. The Indian Air Force pilot was part of a three-member crew that rode to the soviet Salyut-7 space station.

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   Who is Rakesh Sharma?

   • 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.

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   What does Rakesh Sharma symbolize?

   • Sharma’s impact reverberates through the pages of history books and India’s journey among the stars. He continues to symbolise boundless exploration of space and the aspirations of humanity. Rakesh Sharma is the first and the only Indian to have travelled to the space. He symbolises aspirations of humanity.

   Space pioneer Rakesh Sharma’s story evokes national pride

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   Why is Rakesh Sharma a national hero?

   • His response, ‘Saare Jahan Se Achha’ (better than the entire world), when she asked how India looked from space, became a source of pride for the entire country. This interaction contributed to Rakesh Sharma’s status as a national hero.

   Space pioneer Rakesh Sharma’s story evokes national pride

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   Why did Rakesh Sharma join ISRO?

   • 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.

   Space pioneer Rakesh Sharma’s story evokes national pride

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   Did Rakesh Sharma meet God?

   • 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. More than three decades later, fact and fiction blur easily with his modern-day fans when they meet Mr Sharma, 68.

   Rakesh Sharma: The making of a reluctant Indian space hero

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   Will there be a Rakesh Sharma biopic?

   • Reportedly, a biopic on Rakesh Sharma is under production in Bollywood. Initially, Aamir Khan was the first choice to essay Rakesh Sharma on the screen, but when Aamir Khan left the project, Shah Rukh Khan came into the picture; however, he also left the film later.

   Rakesh Sharma Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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9. www.bbc.com › news › world-asia-india-39124828Rakesh Sharma: The making of a reluctant Indian space hero - BBC

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   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...

10. www.globalindian.com › story › global-indianSpace pioneer Rakesh Sharma’s story evokes national pride

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    Sep 4, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rakesh Sharma, who made history by becoming the first Indian citizen to go to space in 1984. Read how he overcame challenges, conducted experiments, and shared his views on space exploration and national pride.