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As part of the Intercosmos program, he became the first Indian in space and flew aboard the Soyuz T-11.He was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union and went on to become a test pilot in India.He had a conversation with then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi while in space.
BEFORE FAMEHe was a squadron leader with the Indian Air Force.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married and had two children.
FUN FACTSAstronaut Rakesh Sharma were born on Thursday, birthstone is Garnet, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Ox, it is 8 days until Rakesh Sharma next birthday.
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