Rakesh Sharma , the first Indian astronaut who ventured into space, holds a special place in India’s history. In 1984, his groundbreaking journey aboard the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, lasting eight ... Rakesh Sharma recalls 1984 space journey: 'Was a test pilot when selection happened, learnt Russian in 2 months' The veteran astronaut said in space, days and nights are very unusual, as sunrises ... 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. Wiki/Biography Rakesh Sharma was born on Thursday, 13 January 1949 (age 75 years; as of 2024) in Patiala, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, Dominion of India (now in Punjab, India). His Zodiac sign is Capricorn. He grew up in Hyderabad, India. The family later settled in the cantonment at Secunderabad (now in Telangana). He completed his early education at St. Ann’s High School in Secunderabad and St. George’s Grammar School in Hyderabad. Later, he graduated from Nizam College ...
