Rakesh Sharma

Commander, pilot, and cosmonaut

Rakesh Sharma - Commander, pilot, and cosmonaut
Born

January 13th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

India

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Elected to the Indian Air Force as a pilot, achieved the rank of Squadron Leader. Flew aboard the Soyuz T-11 as part of a cooperative space program between India and the Soviet Union. Conducted scientific research during the mission, which lasted 7 days. Upon return, became the first Indian citizen to travel in space.

First Indian citizen in space

Flew on Soyuz T-11

Conducted experiments in space

Served in the Indian Air Force

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