 To date, 636 people have travelled to space, with women comprising just over 11 per cent of that total. 

From NASA's Neil Armstrong to Rakesh Sharma: 7 legendary astronauts who redefined space exploration

Rakesh Sharma was the first and only Indian citizen to travel to space in 1984. Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, was selected under a joint programme between ISRO and the Soviet Intercosmos initiative.

From Rakesh Sharma to today's space pioneers: Meet Indians and Indian-origin icons who reached beyond Earth

Rakesh Sharma and Shubhanshu Shukla are the only Indian citizens on this list, representing ISRO and the Indian Air Force. The others are of Indian descent but held US citizenship before or during their missions.

From Rakesh Sharma to Shubhanshu Shukla: List of Indian-origin people who made history in space

Rakesh Sharma made history as India’s first astronaut in space. Now, Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian to reach the ISS on Axiom Mission 4, marking a new era in India’s space journey. He will conduct experiments and represent India in global space research.

41 years after Rakesh Sharma, Shubhanshu Shukla to make history with Axiom Mission 4

Rakesh Sharma became India’s first astronaut in 1984, flying aboard Soyuz T-11 for 8 days. He was born in Punjab, and he was an indian air force pilot selected for the Indo-Soviet Interkosmos programme. His famous words, “saare jahan se achha,” inspired a nation.

Why do Indian astronaut Rakesh Sharma's words 'Saare Jahan Se Achha' from space still inspire India?

Absolutely Indias first man to travel to space Rakesh Sharma hints at flying again Heres what he said

'Absolutely...': India’s first man to travel to space, Rakesh Sharma, hints at flying again. Here's what he said

As Shubhanshu Shukla readies to become the second Indian in space, a look back at the journey of the first—Rakesh Sharma. Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma ventured into space more than four decades ago, in April 1984.

Revisiting Rakesh Sharma’s space legacy as ISRO's Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for Axiom-4 mission (In pics)

Marking the 40th anniversary of the historic spaceflight of the first Indian cosmonaut, Rakesh Sharma, aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11, Russian Deputy Chief of the Mission in Delhi, Roman Babushkin, has hailed India’s remarkable achievements in space exploration.

Russian Deputy Envoy Roman Babushkin calls India a space superpower, indicates support for Gaganyaan

3rd April, 1984 is a landmark day for India-Russia ties. 40 years ago, it was on this day that the Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma became the first Indian to travel to space. He undertook the journey to space on a Soviet Intercosmos Mission.

India, Russia celebrate 40 years of Rakesh Sharma's spaceflight | 40 years to 'Sare Jahan Se Acha'

First Indian to go to space - Rakesh Sharma - talks to WION, says 'hope youngsters get inspired'

As India completes 75 years of its independence, it is time to introspect the country’s space programme that has grown and evolved significantly in the last decades.

India Independence: The rise of a space power

Apple' Tim Cook sent a restraining order to an Indian-origin man after he was found stalking and harassing the smartphone manufacturer company's CEO. According to several reports, the man identified as Rakesh Sharma stalked Cook to his residence and showed up with flowers and a bottle of champagne.

Indian-origin man stalks Apple CEO Tim Cook; shows up at his house with champagne, flowers

Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma is part of India's space folklore after he became the country's first man in space way back in April 1984 aboard Russia's Soyuz T-11.

India looks beautiful from Space: First Indian in Space Rakesh Sharma told Indira Gandhi in 1984

WION Exclusively speaks to Rakesh Sharma, Ex-Wing Commander, IAF & only Indian who travelled space.

In conversation with Rakesh Sharma, Ex-Wing Commander, IAF & only Indian who travelled space

Chandrayaan 2 launch: WION exclusively talks to first Indian space traveller Rakesh Sharma

As news of Shah Rukh Khan dropping from Rakesh Sharma biopic titled ‘Saare Jahaan Se Accha’ gains momentum, reports suggest that the makers are now looking for a replacement for the lead role.

Not just Vicky Kaushal, makers are considering Rajkummar Rao to replace Shah Rukh Khan in biopic?

After a not-so-great year at the box office, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is now ready to bounce back in the new year as he has an interesting film up his sleeve. Working now on a biopic based on astronaut Rakesh Sharma, Shah Rukh seems to have forwarded his plans of starting work on the film.

Shah Rukh Khan thanks Aamir Khan for Rakesh Sharma biopic role, to start shoot in February

Shah Rukh Khan is all set to play Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian man on space, in a biopic. The filming will start in February 2019 revealed producer Ronnie Screwvala.

Shah Rukh Khan to start working on Rakesh Sharma biopic from February 2019

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