Tag: India in space
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The First Indian to Go to Space: Rakesh Sharma’s Historic Journey
In 1984, an extraordinary moment etched itself into the history books and the hearts of a billion Indians: Rakesh Sharma, a young, brave pilot from India, looked down upon Earth from the cosmos and reported back to Indira Gandhi that India looked “sare jahan se achha” (better than the whole world). This iconic statement, made…
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Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai: The Visionaries Who Launched India into Space
India’s space journey is as vast as it is inspiring, beginning with the dreams of two pioneering scientists, Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. Their vision and unyielding passion laid the foundation for the thriving space program that India boasts today. From humble beginnings to launching missions that astound the world, India’s space journey has been…