Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

01 / The overview

A life of meaningful work.

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam was an Indian aerospace scientist whose career spanned launch vehicles, defence research and education. He later served as India’s 11th President from 2002 to 2007.

02 / Work & contributions

Highlights from the record.

1. 01

   SLV-III and Rohini

   As project director, contributed to SLV-III, which placed the Rohini satellite in orbit in July 1980.

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2. 02

   Science and public service

   Worked at ISRO and DRDO before serving as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.

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3. 03

   Learning and young people

   Pursued teaching and research at Anna University and engaged school students with science and national development.

   Read original source : President’s Secretariat — Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam profile

03 / Further reading

Go straight to the source.

The public sources below support this reference profile. They remain the best place to check the original context and any later updates.

1. 01President’s Secretariat — Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam profilepresidentofindia.nic.in
2. 02President’s Secretariat — Former President Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalampresidentofindia.nic.in