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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.
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.
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 ...
Sep 4, 2023 · The trailblazer’s story. In January 1982, a decision was made that an Indian would go to space on a Soviet spacecraft. It was a joint mission of ISRO and the Soviet Interkosmos Space Programme. This big decision inspired Squadron Leader Rakesh Sharma to volunteer for this tough mission.
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...
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.
Having joined the IAF as a test pilot, Rakesh Sharma flew 21 combat missions in a MiG-21 during the 1971 Bangladesh war.
Wg Cdr Rakesh Sharma, then a Squadron Leader embarked on a historic mission in 1984 as part of a joint space program between the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Soviet Intercosmos 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.
