Remembering APJ Abdul Kalam and the missions that changed India

On APJ Abdul Kalam's 95th birth anniversary, here is how his work influenced India's space, missile and strategic technology programmes. His legacy spans SLV-III, Agni, Prithvi, institution building and a wider vision for scientific self-reliance.

India marks the 95th birth anniversary of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on October 15, 2026, remembering a scientist who helped shape two major technology programmes. Long before he became India’s 11th President, Kalam worked on launch vehicles, guided missiles and strategic defence projects.

His legacy is often compressed into the title “Missile Man of India”, but his contribution covered much more. Official profiles from the President of India and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology show how he moved between ISRO and DRDO and pushed India towards greater technological self-reliance.

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