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Rakesh Sharma (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11, launched on 2 April 1984, as part of the Interkosmos programme. Sharma is the first and the only Indian citizen to travel in space till date; although there have been other Indian origin cosmonauts and astronauts who were not Indian citizens.
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Rakesh Sharma (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11, launched on 2 April 1984, as part of the Interkosmos programme. Sharma is the first and the only Indian citizen to travel in space till date; although there have been other Indian origin cosmonauts and astronauts who were not Indian citizens.
Wing Commander
Rakesh Sharma
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Rakesh Sharma 1.jpg
Rakesh Sharma in 2019
Born
13 January 1949 (age 70)
Patiala, Punjab, India
Status
Active
Nationality
Indian
Occupation
Test pilot at the Indian Air Force
Awards
Ashoka Chakra ribbon.svg Ashok Chakra
Hero of the USSR Gold Star.pngHero of the Soviet Union
Space career
Time in space
7d 21h 40m
Selection
1982
Missions
Soyuz T-11 / Soyuz T-10
Mission insignia
Soyuz T-11 mission patch.gif
Military career
Allegiance
India
Service/branch
Indian Air Force
Rank
Wing Commander of IAF.png Wing Commander
Spouse(s)
Madhu
Children
Two, Kartika (daughter) and Kapil Sharma (son)