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Rakesh Sharma — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 13 January 1949 · Age: 77

How old is Rakesh Sharma?

Rakesh Sharma is 77 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 13 January 1949.

Former air force pilot and the first Indian in space

Did you know?When asked how India looked from space, he replied to the Prime Minister that it was the most beautiful in the world.

Rakesh Sharma (born 13 January 1949) is an Indian cosmonaut and a pilot of the Indian Air Force. He became the first Indian to travel to outer space, when he flew aboard Soyuz T-11 on 3 April 1984 as part of the Soviet Interkosmos programme.

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Age: 77
Status: Living

Born: January 13, 1949 · Patiala, India
Nationality: Indian
Known for: Space, Military, Aviation

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