
Rakesh Sharma to Shubhanshu Shukla: 6 Indian-origin astronauts who soared into space
- by Deccan Herald
- Jun 26, 2025
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Rakesh Sharma
In 1984, Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian in space, spending close to eight days on Salyut 7 after launching aboard Soyuz T-11. He spent nearly eight days on the Salyut 7 space station, conducting scientific experiments and remote sensing activities.
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