As per our current Database, Rakesh Sharma is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Rakesh Sharma is 75 years, 3 months and 20 days old. Rakesh Sharma will celebrate 76rd birthday on a Monday 13th of January 2025. Below we countdown to Rakesh Sharma upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Rakesh Sharma |
Occupation | Astronaut |
Age | 75 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | January 13, 1949 (India) |
Birthday | January 13 |
Town/City | India |
Nationality | India |
Rakesh Sharmaโs zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Rakesh Sharma was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
As part of the Intercosmos program, he became the first Indian in space and flew aboard the Soyuz T-11.
He was a squadron leader with the Indian Air Force.
He was awarded Hero of the Soviet Union and went on to become a test pilot in India.
He married and had two children.
He had a conversation with then Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi while in space.