Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was an iconic aerospace scientist who served as India's 11th President. Early Life Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. Born on 15 October 1931. Raised in a poor family. Sold newspapers to support education. Studied physics and aerospace engineering. Career Joined DRDO as a scientist.Transferred to ISRO in 1969. Managed India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle. Developed indigenous guided ballistic missiles. Led the pivotal Pokhran-II nuclear tests. Earned the title "Missile Man". Presidency Served from 2002 to 2007. Widely known as "People's President". Transformed Rashtrapati Bhavan into open space. Focused heavily on youth empowerment. Advocated for a technologically advanced nation. Legacy Authored the famous autobiography Wings of Fire. Received the prestigious Bharat Ratna award. Passed away on 27 July 2015. Collapsed while lecturing students at IIM. Remains a global symbol of humility.
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