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Rakesh Sharma is an Indian former Air Force pilot who flew in space in 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space and the first to receive the Hero of the Soviet Union award.
4 days ago · 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, 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 ...
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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.
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Sep 4, 2023 · Learn about the life and achievements of Rakesh Sharma, who made history by becoming the first Indian citizen to go to space in 1984. Read how he overcame challenges, conducted experiments, and shared his views on space exploration and national pride.
Having joined the IAF as a test pilot, Rakesh Sharma flew 21 combat missions in a MiG-21 during the 1971 Bangladesh war.
