Explore India's journey in human spaceflight, from Rakesh Sharma's historic 1984 flight to Shubhanshu Shukla's recent Axiom-4 ...

Rakesh Sharma successfully completed a highly demanding training program, excelling with remarkable professionalism. On April 3, 1984, he became the first Indian to orbit in space.

Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut who ventured into space, holds a special place in India’s history. In 1984, his groundbreaking journey aboard the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft, lasting eight ...

Explore the contrast between Axiom-4, a 2025 multinational commercial mission aboard SpaceX’s Dragon, and Soyuz T-11, a 1984 Indo-Soviet goodwill venture aboard Salyut 7.

Rakesh Sharma, India's first astronaut, celebrates his 76th birthday today, honoring his historic space mission in 1984 that inspired generations and showcased India's space capabilities.

Rakesh Sharma is a former Indian astronaut and the first Indian to go to space. In 1984, he achieved a milestone for India by starting a mission in space lasting 21 days and 40 minutes.

Rakesh Sharma joined the National Defence Academy (NDA) in July 1966 as an air force freshman, and in 1970 he got commissioned as a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and became a fighter pilot.

Rakesh Sharma's Career Born on January 13, 1949, Rakesh Sharma grew up in Hyderabad, attending prominent institutions such as St. Ann's High School, St. George's Grammar School, and Nizam College.