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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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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The first and the only Indian to go to Space. Decision making in tough times.
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Early Life & Air Force Career
Joined the Indian Air Force in 1970 as a test pilot, showcasing exceptional flying skills and discipline.
Selection for Space Mission
Selected for the Indo-Soviet Interkosmos space program, becoming India’s first astronaut.
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.
Post-Space Contributions
Worked with ISRO and the Indian Air Force, mentoring new generations of pilots and space scientists.
India’s First Astronaut
Made history as the first and only Indian citizen to travel to space as part of a joint Indo-Soviet mission.
Hero of the Soviet Union
awarded the Soviet Union’s highest honor for his successful space mission.
Ashoka Chakra
Honored with India’s highest peacetime gallantry award for his historic achievement in space exploration.
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.
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.
Iconic "Saare Jahan Se Achha"
Famously described India as “Saare Jahan Se Achha” when asked how India looked from space.
Post-Space Contributions
Worked with ISRO and the Indian Air Force, mentoring new generations of pilots and space scientists.
India’s First Astronaut
Made history as the first and only Indian citizen to travel to space as part of a joint Indo-Soviet mission.
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.
Hero of the Soviet Union
awarded the Soviet Union’s highest honor for his successful space mission.
Ashoka Chakra
Honored with India’s highest peacetime gallantry award for his historic achievement in space exploration.
Lifetime achievement award
Felicitated at national and international platforms for his contributions to aerospace, science, and motivation.
Why Rakesh Sharma ?
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