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      • Though Sharma's name might not dominate today's news headlines, his legacy endures in history textbooks and India's journey in space. He stands as an emblem of boundless space exploration and endeavours.
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  2. 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...

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  3. Rakesh Sharma was an Indian astronaut and a former Indian Air Force officer who flew to space in 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space and the only one to receive the Hero of the Soviet Union award.

  4. 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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  5. Aug 14, 2023 · Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space in 1984, as part of a Soviet-Indian cooperation. His mission symbolized India's scientific ambitions, cultural identity and national pride, as he performed scientific experiments and said "Sare Jahan Se Accha" from orbit.

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  6. Jun 18, 2024 · Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go into space, shares his experience and perspective in an excerpt from a book by Pankaj Mishra. He says he feels small and insignificant in the universe, and prefers not to dwell on his achievement.

  7. The legacy of Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma extends beyond his historical space flight. It resides in the ongoing advancement of India in space technology and in the hearts of countless Indians who see him as a symbol of national pride and scientific achievement. Educational and Cultural Impact. Sharma’s journey has had a profound impact on ...