who was the first person to go in space from india
Rakesh Sharma Rakesh Sharma, AC, Hero of the Soviet Union (born 13 January 1949), is a former Indian Air Force pilot who flew aboard Soyuz T-11, launched 2 April 1984, as part of the Intercosmos programme. Sharma is the only Indian citizen to travel in space.[1][2]
Vikram Sarabhai Vikram Ambalal Sarabhai (12 August 1919 – 30 December 1971)[8] was an Indian scientist and innovator widely regarded as the father of India's space programme. Sarabhai received the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Medal in 1962.[9] The nation honoured him awarding Padma Bhushan in 1966 and Padma Vibhushan (posthumously) in 1972.[10]