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Feb 15, 2017 · Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel in Space. He was born on 13th January 1949 in Punjab, India. He flew to the Salyut 7 Space Station. Biography. Rakesh Sharma was born on 13th January 1949 in Punjab, India. Rakesh completed his early education at St. Goerge’s Grammer School, Hyderabad, India.
On April 3, 1984, when Rakesh Sharma flew the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11, he made history. He became the first Indian citizen to reach space. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, (retired) was an Indian Air Force pilot on September 20, 1982 was chosen as a cosmonaut to be a part of the joint Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Soviet Interkosmos space program.
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. This incredible achievement was made possible ...
Nov 9, 2018 · Nov 9, 2018. --- ENDS ---. 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. He describes the incredible experience in his own words.
Aug 24, 2023 · Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, made history in 1984 when he embarked on a 21-day space mission. His journey, conducted in collaboration with ISRO and the Soviet Interkosmos Space program, captured the hearts of Indians and united the nation in its quest for scientific advancement. Aboard Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984, alongside two Soviet cosmonauts, Sharma embarked on his cosmic journey.
Apr 2, 2024 · As the only Indian to have stepped into the final frontier, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma shared these thoughts, and many more, with NDTV on how the human race can work towards an equitable ...
On April 2, 1984, Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian to travel to space. He was part of the Soviet Union’s Soyuz T-11 expedition, a joint mission of ...
