Rakesh Sharma
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Rakesh Sharma - A military pilot and a Cosmonaut, Rakesh Sharma joined the Indian Air Force as a pilot in 1970 and was applauded for his skills for flying the MiG-21 during the Bangladesh war in 1971.
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Location
bengaluru
Language
english
Years of Speaking
10+ years
About Rakesh Sharma
A military pilot and a Cosmonaut, Rakesh Sharma joined the Indian Air Force as a pilot in 1970 and was applauded for his skills for flying the MiG-21 during the Bangladesh war in 1971. In 1982, he was selected as a cosmonaut for a joint Soviet-Indian spaceflight. Two years later after enduring grueling training, which included tasks like being locked up in a room for 72 hours with only one window and no sunlight, no book, not even a clock; he became the first Indian citizen to enter space when he flew aboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11 launched from Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic.
Achievements
Rakesh Sharma created history when he became the first and the only Indian to travel to space in 1984. He was conferred with the honor of the Hero of the Soviet Union upon his return from space. In 1985, he became the recipient of the Ashok Chakra, India's highest honor for valour in peacetime. Given the sheer breadth of his incredible achievements, his Bollywood biopic was of course long overdue. In 2018, Shah Rukh Khan announced he will be playing the lead in Sharma's biopic titled Salute.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Rakesh Sharma
Early Life & Air Force Career
Joined the Indian Air Force in 1970 as a test pilot, showcasing exceptional flying skills and discipline.
Space Journey aboard Soyuz T-11
Spent 7 days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes in space aboard Soyuz T-11, conducting scientific and technical Experiences.
Pioneer in Space Science
Advanced India’s reputation in global space exploration through his mission contributions.
Motivational Speaker
Inspires audiences worldwide by sharing his space experiences, discipline, and vision for India’s future.
Space & Science Honors
Received multiple achievements from scientific and aerospace institutions in India and abroad.
Lifetime achievement award
Felicitated at national and international platforms for his contributions to aerospace, science, and motivation.
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Rakesh Sharma
Rakesh Sharma - A military pilot and a Cosmonaut, Rakesh Sharma joined the Indian Air Force as a pilot in 1970 and was applauded for his skills for flying the MiG-21 during the Bangladesh war in 1971.
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