Rakesh Sharma date of birth:
January 13, 1949
How old is Rakesh Sharma?
77
Where was Rakesh Sharma born?
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Rakesh Sharma body shape:
Average
What color are Rakesh Sharma's eyes?
Black
What color is Rakesh Sharma's hair?
Black
What is Rakesh Sharma's ethnicity?
Asian/Indian
What is Rakesh Sharma nationality?
Indian
What is Rakesh Sharma's occupation?
Astronaut
Short Biography
Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, AC, Hero of the Soviet Union, (born 13 January 1949) is a former Indian Air Force test pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11, launched April 3rd, 1984, as part of the Intercosmos programme. Sharma was the first Indian, and till date the only, Indian national to travel in space.