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Soyuz T-11
Rakesh Sharma becomes the first Indian in space.
Mission Overview
Under the Soviet Interkosmos program, Sharma spent 7 days aboard the Salyut 7 station conducting multi-spectral photography of India.
Learning from History
"When asked by the Prime Minister how India looked from space, he famously replied "Saare Jahan Se Achha" (Better than the whole world)."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Country | India/USSR |
| Type | Crewed |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Soyuz-U |