First Indian in Space

Date: April 3, 1984 • Location: Moscow, Russia

Aboard Soyuz T-11, Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to be launched into space.

Soyuz T-11 was the sixth expedition to the Soviet Salyut 7 space station, which in 1984 carried the first Indian cosmonaut, Rakesh Sharma along with Soviet crew members.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Russia's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.