Rakesh Sharma
First Indian astronaut
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
First Indian astronaut
Born
January 13, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
astronaut, military personnel, aircraft pilot
IndiaBorn in Patiala
1949
Born in Patiala (1949-01-13)
1984
AwardAshoka Chakra
Present
Age ~77
About
Rakesh Sharma is an Indian cosmonaut and a pilot of the Indian Air Force. He became the first Indian to travel to outer space, when he flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme.
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Who is Rakesh Sharma?+
Rakesh Sharma is an Indian cosmonaut and a pilot of the Indian Air Force. He became the first Indian to travel to outer space, when he flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme.
When was Rakesh Sharma born?+
Rakesh Sharma was born on January 13, 1949.
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Rakesh — January 13, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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