Tag: India’s space mission
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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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UR Rao Satellite Centre: Shaping India’s Amazing Space Journey
India’s space journey has been nothing short of awe-inspiring. Over the decades, the country has become a formidable force in space technology and research, all thanks to the dedicated scientists, visionaries, and leaders who believed in India’s potential. One of the crucial institutions in this mission is the UR Rao Satellite Centre (URSC), named after…