Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian Air Force wing commander and astronaut who became the first Indian citizen to travel in space. He was born on 13 January 1949, in Patiala, Punjab, India. Rakesh Sharma achieved this historic milestone during the Soviet Union's Soyuz T-11 mission on April 2, 1984.
As part of the Intercosmos program, Rakesh Sharma flew aboard the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, spending eight days in space. He conducted various experiments and observations during his mission, contributing to both Indian and Soviet space programs.
One of the most memorable moments associated with Rakesh Sharma's space journey occurred when he was asked by the then Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, about how India looked from space. His famous reply was, "Saare Jahan Se Achha" (better than the entire world).
After his space mission, Rakesh Sharma retired from the Indian Air Force with the rank of Wing Commander. He has since been involved in various public and private sector roles in India.
Rakesh Sharma's achievement as the first Indian in space remains a significant moment in the history of space exploration and is a source of pride for the people of India.
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