Question

Name the first Indian in space​

Answer 1

Answer:

Rakesh Sharma

Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to go in space. He spent 7 days 21 hours and 40 minutes aboard the Salyut 7 orbital station.

Answer 2

Question:

Name the first Indian in space

Answer:

Squadron leader Rakesh Sharma.

More to know:

First Indian in space:

Name: Rakesh Sharma

DOB: Jan. 13, 1949

Place of Birth: Patiala, Punjab state, India

Profession: Indian military pilot and cosmonaut

Date he visited in space: April 2, 1984

Time he spent in space: 7 days, 21 hrs and 40 minutes.

Missions: Soyuz T-11 and Soyuz T-10 under USSR.

Noticeable achievement:

• Rakesh Sharma was conferred the honour of the Hero of the Soviet Union(USSR) upon his return from space. (only Indian to be honoured with this title till date.)
• Ashoka chakra