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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.
Two ISRO astronauts to begin training at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston for Gaganyaan mission
Two astronauts from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to begin training a...
The Economic Times
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2 Indian astronauts to undergo training at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
President Joe Biden announced plans to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2023 during Prime Mi...
Hindustan Times
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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.
With the triumphant landing of Chandrayaan 3 near the lunar south pole, India marked a momentous stride in its space endeavours. Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space, expressed that a...
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.
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.
Aug 14, 2023 · This essay explores the broader political, cultural and symbolic context of the historic 1984 mission that propelled Rakesh Sharma, India’s first astronaut, into the cosmos. It also unravels the artworks, design elements and pieces that this mission has inspired for our SPACED OUT collection.
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.
