Rakesh Sharma
Rakesh Sharma is the Executive Director of Bajaj Auto, a prominent Indian automotive manufacturer. He has been instrumental in the company's strategic initiatives, particularly in expanding its footprint in the electric vehicle market. Recently, Sharma announced Bajaj Auto's plans to enter the e-rickshaw segment by the end of the current fiscal year, aiming to capture a significant share of the growing and largely unorganised market for electric three-wheelers in India.
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Rakesh Sharma flew aboard the Russian Soyuz-11 space mission 41 years before Shubhanshu Shukla's achievement.
Republic Day 2026: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashoka Chakra; 70 others honoured | India News
India· 2026-01-25
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to soar into space aboard a Soviet spacecraft in April 1984.
Shubhanshu Shukla returns safely, next mission: Helping Gaganyaan | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-15
Rakesh Sharma is noted as the first Indian to fly to space in 1984, making Shubham Shukla the second.
Entire nation eagerly awaits your arrival: Space minister to Shubham Shukla on return journey from ISS | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-14
Rakesh Sharma’s iconic 1984 remark was echoed by Shubhanshu Shukla during his mission aboard the ISS.
'India still looks saare jahan se achcha': Shubhanshu Shukla echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic line from space; calls journey 'magical' | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-13Rakesh Sharma was sent to space in 1984 aboard the Soviet Soyuz.
Axiom-4 one small step in orbit, giant leap for spaceflight & discovery: Isro | India NewsIndia· 2025-07-03
Rakesh Sharma flew as part of a Soviet mission in 1984.
Between Rakesh Sharma and Shubhanshu Shukla — India’s leap in space explorationIndia· 2025-06-28
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go into space and famously said 'saare jahan se acha Hindustan humara' when asked about India from space.
Nostalgia hits hard: 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's 'saare jahan se acha', Shubhanshu Shukla calls India 'majestic' from space | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-28Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut who flew to space in 1984.
מחקר ישראלי במשימה בינלאומית: השבוע בחלל
Israel· 2025-06-27
Rakesh Sharma is India's first spaceman who participated in the Indo-Soviet space programme in 1984.
Space travel alters worldview, makes clear planet belongs to everyone: India's first spaceman Rakesh Sharma | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-27
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space in 1984.
'Jai Hind, Jai Bharat': Shubhanshu Shukla's first message to India from ISS; says 'not easy to stand here' | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-26Shukla has become the second Indian to travel to space, nearly four decades after Rakesh Sharma’s historic flight in 1984.
Shukla soars, India scores: ISS welcomes its first Bharatiya- what next? | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-26Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space in 1984.
La capsule Crew Dragon transportant le premier Indien vers l'ISS s'arrime à la station spatiale
Monaco· 2025-06-26
Shubhanshu Shukla has become the second Indian in space, following Rakesh Sharma’s mission in 1984.
Axiom-4: With hugs and cheers, Shubhanshu Shukla floats in ISS- first visuals | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-26His trip comes 41 years after cosmonaut Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to fly aboard a Russian Soyuz in 1984.
Astronaut becomes first Indian to set foot on ISS
United Kingdom· 2025-06-26Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian in space after his flight in 1984.
'Namaskar from space': Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla sends new message; enroute to ISS on Axiom-4 - Watch | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-26Rakesh Sharma is India's first astronaut and has been a mentor to Shubhanshu Shukla.
Indian, Polish, Hungarian astronauts lift off for ISS
Taiwan· 2025-06-26
Rakesh Sharma's flight on the Soviet Soyuz T-11 on April 3, 1984, was the last time an Indian crossed the Karman line before Shukla.
India's time in space: Axiom-4 lifts off; how Dragon will put Shubhanshu Shukla inside ISS | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-26
Rakesh Sharma was on the Salyut 7 space station in 1984.
Граждане Индии, Венгрии и Польши полетели в космос впервые после распада СССР
Belarus· 2025-06-26
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to travel to space aboard a Soviet spacecraft in April 1984.
Indian in Space: A 41-year wait that won’t repeatIndia· 2025-06-26
Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to leave Earth’s bounds during his 1984 spaceflight with the Soviets.
An Indian’s Back In Space, India Ready To FollowIndia· 2025-06-25Rakesh Sharma was India's first astronaut sent to space four decades ago.
Axiom-4 launch successful: Shubhanshu Shukla is 1st Indian in space in 40 years; will be first ever at ISS tomorrow | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-25
Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to fly to space aboard a Russian Soyuz in 1984.
India celebrates sending its first astronaut into space after 41 yearsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-25
Rakesh Sharma is considered a mentor by Shubhanshu Shukla, who has been advising him on preparing for the Axiom-4 mission.
Axiom-4 mission: Halwa, and a surprise; what astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is taking on historic mission | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-25Group Captain Shukla has described astronaut Rakesh Sharma, India's first man in space, as his hero.
Three things astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will take into space on Axiom-4United Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Rakesh Sharma is noted for his historic 1984 mission, being the first Indian to go to space.
Axiom-4: Nasa shares latest update; India's Shubhanshu Shukla's mission targeting June 25 launchIndia· 2025-06-24
Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to go to space after Rakesh Sharma’s historic 1984 mission.
Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom 4 launch delayed again; Nasa cites safety checks; new date expected soonIndia· 2025-06-20Rakesh Sharma was the last Indian astronaut to go to space before Shubhanshu Shukla.
Una fuga de aire en la Estación Espacial Internacional deja en tierra a cuatro astronautas | Ciencia
Spain· 2025-06-14Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to go to space in 1984 under a joint programme between the IAF and Russia's Interkosmos.
India in space: Launch of Axiom-4 mission to International Space Station delayed; Isro gives updateIndia· 2025-06-09
Rakesh Sharma was part of a 1984 flight onboard a Soviet Soyuz spacecraft.
India to send first astronaut on mission to International Space Station | IndiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-09Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian to fly to space in 1984.
Indian pilot set for historic space journey on Axiom-4United Kingdom· 2025-06-04
