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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, in full Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam, (born October 15, 1931, Rameshwaram, India - died July 27, 2015, Shillong), Indian scientist who played a leading role in the development of India's missile and nuclear weapons programmes. He was President of India from 2002 to 2007. Kalam earned a degree in aeronautical engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology and in 1958 joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). In 1969, he moved to the Indian Space Research Organisation, where he was project director of the SLV-III, the first satellite launch vehicle that was both designed and produced in India. Rejoining DRDO in 1982, Kalam planned the programme that produced a number of successful missiles, which helped earn him the nickname “Missile Man”. Among those successes was Agni, India's first intermediate-range ballistic missile, which incorporated aspects of the SLVIII and was launched in 1989. Kalam remained committed using science and technology to transform India into a developed country and served as lecturer at several universities. Kalam wrote several books, including an autobiography, Wings of Fire (1999). He received the Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990), Indira Gandhi award for National Integration (1997) and the India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna (1997).

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The Legacy of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, known as India's "Missile Man," was an influential scientist and the President of India from 2002 to 2007. Born in 1931, he pursued aeronautical engineering and made significant contributions to India's defense sector, especially in missile development, earning him national acclaim. Kalam played a crucial role at both the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), where he led the SLV-III project, India's first indigenous satellite launch vehicle. Beyond his scientific achievements, Kalam was passionate about education and inspiring the youth, which he did through his teaching and numerous books, including his autobiography "Wings of Fire." His dedication to science and development was recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna. Kalam's life remains a beacon of inspiration for aspiring scientists and students.