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Rakesh Sharma was the first Indian astronaut to venture into outer space. He flew on board the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 in 1984 and spent seven days, 21 hours, and 40 minutes on the Salyut 7 space station. Sharma's flight was a significant milestone in India's space program and inspired generations of Indians to pursue careers in science and technology. He is a national hero and a role model for young people around the world.