rakesh sharma is still alive

Rakesh Sharma wrote one of the most important chapters in India's history

He is the first Indian citizen to step into space.

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He was serving in the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a pilot when he decided to participate in Soviet-Indian spaceflight

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Astronaut Rakesh Sharma spent seven days, 21 hours and 40 minutes in space

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Once such a celebrated personality, many people today, are not even aware that the Indian hero is still alive

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and is leading a life away from the media glare and limelight.

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Rakesh Sharma is leading a simple and peaceful life in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. He lives with his wife Madhu

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Sharma was also a part of ISRO's National Advisory Council for Gaganyaan, which runs the Astronaut Selection Program

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