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"Rakesh Sharma made history as the first Indian astronaut in 1984, a fact that seems to have escaped your memory," remarked one Twitter user, challenging Mahindra's apparent oversight.
Sharma will join distinguished figures like astronauts Sunita Williams and S Somanath, Chairman of ISRO, to offer their insights during the live simulcast of Chandrayaan-3's #countdowntohistory on the National Geographic Channel and Disney+ Hotstar.
Indian Astronaut and Wing Commander (retired) Rakesh Sharma shared these visuals and his experience of working in the space station in a presentation on ‘Gaganyaan’ & Beyond’ with OU students and faculty
