Rakesh Sharma

Astronaut

Birthday January 13, 1949

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace India

Age 76 years old

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About

As part of the Intercosmos program, he became the first Indian in space and flew aboard the Soyuz T-11.

Before fame

He was a squadron leader with the Indian Air Force.

Trivia

He was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union and went on to become a test pilot in India.

Family life

He married and had two children.

Associated with

He had a conversation with then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi while in space.