Rakesh Sharma
Also known as Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, SQUADRON LEADER RAKESH SHARMA
First Indian astronaut
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- Mann Ki Baat.. Jhooth Ke Sath
- Quality Control for Value Addition in Food Processing
- Integrated Pest Management of Vegetable Crops
- Matter of Few Moments
- Laser Security System
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Rakesh Sharma (born 13 January 1949) 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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1949 birthsForeign Heroes of the Soviet UnionIndian Air Force officersIndian astronautsIndian military aviatorsIndian test pilotsLiving peopleOsmania University alumniPeople from Hyderabad, IndiaPeople from PatialaRecipients of the Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)Recipients of the Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"