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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 ...
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.
Jun 18, 2024 · 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 ...
Aug 23, 2023 · Rakesh Sharma Biography: Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian and 138th person to travel to space. He spent 7 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 space station.
Aug 14, 2023 · This essay explores the broader political, cultural and symbolic context of the historic 1984 mission that propelled Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut, into the cosmos. It also unravels the artworks, design elements and pieces that this mission has inspired for our SPACED OUT collection. The Story of Rakesh Sharma
Mar 14, 2017 · BBC News, Coonoor. Did you 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...
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.
Sep 4, 2023 · 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.
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.
Astronaut Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma made India proud and had his name etched in history when he spent seven days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes in space on board the Salyut 7 space station. He was the first Indian to travel to space.
