Rakesh Sharma
Keynote Speaker: Former Indian Air Force Pilot & Astronaut; First Indian in Space
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Rakesh Sharma Biography
The first Indian to fly into space, Rakesh Sharma was born on January 13, 1949 in Patiala, Punjab. He was a squadron leader with the Indian Air Force, when he flew into space in 1984 as part of a joint program between the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Soviet Intercosmos space program. He spent eight days in space on board the Salyut 7 space station. He joined two other Soviet cosmonauts aboard the Soyuz T-11 spacecraft which blasted off on April 2, 1984.
He was awarded the Hero of Soviet Union award on his return from space. The Government of India honored him with the Ashok Chakra. He retired with the rank of Wing Commander. He joined the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in 1987 and served as Chief Test Pilot in the HAL Nashik Division until 1992, before moving on to Bangalore to work as the Chief Test Pilot of HAL. He retired from test flying in 2001.
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Rakesh Sharma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Diversity & Inclusion, Astronauts and Space. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rakesh Sharma for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rakesh Sharma generally travels from New Delhi, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Leroy Chiao, Guion Bluford and Sian Proctor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rakesh Sharma for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Rakesh Sharma for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rakesh Sharma, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rakesh Sharma, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Rakesh Sharma speak about?
Rakesh Sharma is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Diversity & Inclusion, Astronauts and Space. -
Where does Rakesh Sharma travel from?
Rakesh Sharma generally travels from New Delhi, India and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rakesh Sharma?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rakesh Sharma for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rakesh Sharma for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rakesh Sharma or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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