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Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is an Indian former Air Force pilot veteran, known for being the first Indian to travel to outer space. Sharma was part of the crew of Soyuz T-11, a joint venture between the space agencies of the 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. He flew 21 combat missions in a MiG -21 in the Bangladesh war of 1971.
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.
Rakesh Sharma is an Indian cosmonaut who is best known for being the first Indian to travel in space. Check this page to know everything about Rakesh Sharma in StarsUnfolded's style.
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...
He retired from the Indian Air Force as a Wing Commander. His feat made India the 14th nation to send a man to outer space. Born on January 13, 1949 in Patiala, Punjab, Rakesh Sharma attended...
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.
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 is India's only astronaut to date. (Facebook/Astronaut Rakesh Sharma) Chandrayaan-3's touchdown on the lunar south pole catapulted India into an exclusive league of...
Mar 14, 2017 · Rakesh Sharma is the only Indian to travel into space. By Soutik Biswas. BBC News, Coonoor. Did you meet God? This was a question Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to travel into...
