Introduction When Rakesh Sharma soared into space aboard Soyuz T-11 in 1984, he didn’t just make history—he planted India’s flag in the cosmos. As the first Indian to journey beyond Earth, his iconic reply to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s question, "How does India look from space?" — "Saare Jahan Se Achha" (Better than the entire world) — became a national rallying cry. A decorated pilot, a humble hero, and an inspiration to millions, Sharma’s journey symbolizes India’s scientific ambition. Early Life & Background Born on January 13, 1949, in Patiala,…