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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.
Rakesh is the first Indian to receive the "Hero of the Soviet Union Award." He also received the "Ashok Chakra" with his two Russian co-astronauts. This biography is the thrilling story of Rakesh Sharma's journey from a pilot to an astronaut. Read more.
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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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
Nov 9, 2018 · IAF officer Sqn Ldr Rakesh Sharma flew aboard a Soyuz T11 spacecraft on April 2, 1984, and became the first Indian to journey into space. He spent 7 days, 21 hours and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 orbital station along with two Soviet astronauts.
