Who is Rakesh Sharma?
Q: Who is Rakesh Sharma?
A: Rakesh Sharma is a retired Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force who was the first Indian and 138th person to travel in space.
Q: When was Rakesh Sharma born?
A: Rakesh Sharma was born on 13 January 1949.
Q: What was Rakesh Sharma's rank in the Indian Air Force when he retired?
A: Rakesh Sharma retired from the Indian Air Force as Wing Commander.
Q: How long did Rakesh Sharma spend in space?
A: Rakesh Sharma spent eight days in the Salyut 7 Space station in April 1984.
Q: What did the Soviet Government award Rakesh Sharma for his space travel?
A: The Soviet Government awarded Rakesh Sharma the Hero of Soviet Union for his space travel.
Q: What did the Indian Government award Rakesh Sharma for his space travel?
A: The Indian Government awarded Rakesh Sharma the Ashok Chakra for his space travel.
Q: Was Rakesh Sharma the first Indian to travel in space?
A: Yes, Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel in space.
