Ravish Malhotra
| Ravish Malhotra ਰਵਿਸ਼ ਮਲਹੋਤਰਾ | |
|---|---|
| Intercosmos Research Cosmonaut | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Status | Retired |
| Born |
25 December 1943 Lahore, Punjab, India |
Other occupation | Test Pilot |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
| Selection | 1982 |
| Missions | None |
| Retirement | November 4, 1994 |
Ravish Malhotra (born 25 December 1943 in Lahore (now in present-day Pakistan)) is a retired Air Commodore of the Indian Air Force. He was an Air Force test pilot stationed at the test center in Bangalore. He was also the Air Officer Commanding of Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi.
In 1982, he was chosen to train for spaceflight in the Soviet Union's Intercosmos program. Malhotra served as backup for Rakesh Sharma on the Soyuz T-11 mission which launched the first Indian into space, but never went to space himself. Malhotra was awarded the Kirti Chakra in 1984.[1]
Ravish Malhotra Qualifed as a test pilot and highly experienced, Wg Cdr Malhotra was chosen to undergo training in Russia for the Indo-Soviet Space mission planned in 1984. He successfully competed the extremely demanding training schedule and completed it with great credit and distinction.
Service No 7678
Branch F(P)
Rank Wing Commander
Unit : Indo Soviet Space
Reference : Gazette of India, 19 May 1984 - No.58 - Pres/85 dated 7 May 1985
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