Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Rakesh Sharma Reflects on India's Space Journey
Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, talks about India's space journey.
He flew in 1984 on a Soviet spaceship and spent over a week in space, doing experiments.
He famously described India as "Saare Jahan Se Achcha" from space.
Sharma thinks ISRO, India's space agency, has done great work, including sending missions to the Moon, Mars, and the Sun.
He is excited about India sending humans to space soon, and encourages young people to pursue their dreams of becoming astronauts.
Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, reflects on India's space program advancements.
Sharma flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
He spent over 7 days on the Salyut 7 space station, conducting experiments.
Sharma famously described India from space as "Saare Jahan Se Achcha".
He views ISRO's progress, including Chandrayaan, Gaganyaan, and Aditya missions, as extremely successful.
- Who
- Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma and his views on the Indian space program and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
- What
- Rakesh Sharma discusses India's space program and his historic flight.
- When
- Interview conducted in 2024, reflecting on the 1984 spaceflight.
- Where
- Space, primarily in orbit around Earth, and India's space program.
- Why
- To reflect on the progress of India's space program and provide insight and advice for aspiring astronauts.
- First Indian in Space
- Rakesh Sharma
- Spacecraft
- Soyuz T-11
- Mission Date
- April 3, 1984
- Space Station
- Salyut 7
- Duration of stay
- 7 days, 21 hours, 40 minutes
- Current Indian Manned Mission
- Gaganyaan