who was first men go to moon in india
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Answer:
On April 2, 1984, Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma made history by becoming the first Indian to travel to space.
Explanation:
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 with the Soviet Interkosmos programme. He is the only Indian citizen to travel in space, although there have been other astronauts with an Indian background who were not Indian citizens.[1][2]
Wing Commander
Rakesh Sharma
AC
Rakesh sharma.jpg
Rakesh Sharma, as a Squadron Leader in military uniform
Born
13 January 1949 (age 71)
Patiala, Patiala and East Punjab States Union, India
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
2
