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Write a short note on Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was born on 15th October, 1931. Dr. Kalam as a scientist and engineer was involved with many important projects of Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
During the work in ISRO, he played a major role in development of India’s first indigenous satellite Launching Vehicle (SLV– 3), and with help of it in July $1980, the Rohini satellite was successfully established in near the Earth’s orbit.
Dr. Kalam had special contribution in the missile development program in India. That is why Dr. Kalam is also known as 'Missile Man'. He became the 11th President of India. In addition to it, he has written many books.
The Government of India has honoured him with ‘Padma Bhushan’ , ‘Padma Vibhushan’, ‘Bharat Ratna’, and several other awards. Dr. Kalam died on July 27, 2015 in Shillong, Meghalaya.


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