Rakesh Sharma Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Rakesh Sharma (Rakesh)

Last Updated: 09 Jan, 2024 | Views: 607

Age: 75

Profession: Astronaut

Famous For: IAF Research Cosmonaut at ISRO

Higher Education: Graduate

Net Worth: $7 million

Rakesh Sharma Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth

13 Jan, 1949 (75 Years 10 Months 23 Days)

Birth Country

India

Birth State/Province

Punjab

Birth District

Patiala

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Religion

Hinduism

Nationalities

Indian

Rakesh Sharma Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)

Rakesh Sharma is a retired Indian Air Force pilot who flew on the Soviet Interkosmos Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984. He is the only Indian citizen to have traveled in space, though there have been other astronauts with Indian ancestors who are not Indian citizens. Ravish Malhotra, another Air Force pilot, was put on standby. Sharma went to St. George's Grammar School in Hyderabad and graduated from Nizam College. In July 1966, he enrolled at the National Defence Academy as an air force plebe, and he was appointed as a pilot in the Indian Air Force in 1970.

Rakesh Sharma Career

In 1970 – Sharma became a test pilot in the Indian Air Force.

In 1982 – He opted to become a cosmonaut and travel to space as part of a joint Indian Air Force and Soviet Interkosmos space program.

In 1984 – Sharma became India's first space traveler. He launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan aboard the Soviet rocket Soyuz T-11.

In 1987 – Sharma joined Hindustan Aeronautics Limited after retiring as a wing commander (HAL).

In 2001 – His flying career ended with his retirement.

Rakesh Sharma Achievements and Awards

In 1971 – He was honored with Paschimi Star.

In 1971/72 – Sharma was awarded Sangram Medal.

In 1984 – Sharma was awarded Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal.

Rakesh Sharma Unknown Facts

Sharma barely escaped a horrific crash while flying a MiG-21 near Nasik. He was a chief test pilot at HAL, where he tested many aircraft.

When Indira Gandhi asked Rakesh Sharma how India appeared from space, he replied, "Saare Jahan Se Achha." He also stated that sunrise and sunset were the most beautiful times in space.