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Who was the first Indian to travel to Space?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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Rakesh Sharma
First Indian In Space: Rakesh Sharma
Rakesh Sharma is celebrated as the first Indian citizen to travel into space.
- He flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984.
- The mission, part of the Soviet Interkosmos program, lasted approximately 8 days.
- Sharma orbited the Earth and conducted scientific experiments, becoming a national hero.
This historic journey marked a significant milestone for India in space exploration.
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