Akash or Aakash is a common given name in India, derived from the Hindi/Sanskrit term "Akasha", meaning "aether", "sky" or "space." Hindi (हिन्दी hindī) is an Indo-European language spoken mainly in North and Central India. ... Sanskrit ( संस्कृतम्) is a classical language of India and a liturgical language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. ... Akasha is the Sanskrit word meaning space or sky. ... The aether is the fifth classical element in ancient Greek philosophy and science. ... A typical daytime sky. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Space Attempting to understand the nature of space has always been a prime occupation for philosophers and scientists. ...

For the surface-to-air missile of the same name, see Akash missile A missile (CE pronunciation: ; AmE: ) is, in general, a projectile—that is, something thrown or otherwise propelled. ... Akash (Sky) is a Surface to Air missile developed under the IGMDP by India. ...