Arrange the given Indian/Indian origin astronauts in chronological order of year in which they went to space?

A. Rakesh Sharma

B. Sunita Williams

C. Raja Chari

D. Kalpana Chawla

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (A), (D), (B), (C)

Key Points

• Rakesh Sharma
  • First Indian to travel to space.
  • Flew aboard Soyuz T-11 in 1984.
• Kalpana Chawla
  • First woman of Indian origin in space.
  • First mission was STS-87 in 1997.
  • Second mission was STS-107 in 2003.
• Sunita Williams
  • Indian-American astronaut.
  • First mission was STS-116 in 2006.
  • Set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman at the time.
• Raja Chari
  • Indian-American astronaut selected by NASA.
  • First mission was SpaceX Crew-3 in 2021.

Additional Information

• Space Missions
  • Space missions involve rigorous training and selection processes.
  • Each mission focuses on specific scientific research and objectives.
• Contributions of Indian-origin Astronauts
  • Have significantly contributed to space exploration and international collaborations.
  • Serve as role models and inspire future generations of scientists and engineers.
• Advancements in Space Technology
  • Technological advancements have improved safety and efficiency of space missions.
  • Continuous research and development are crucial for future space exploration.