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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: 9 Inspiring Life Lessons from the Missile Man of India
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News18•15-10-2026, 09:41
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam: 9 Inspiring Life Lessons from the Missile Man of India
- •Dr APJ Abdul Kalam distributed newspapers in his childhood to support his family while continuing his education.
- •He faced rejection when his dream of becoming an Indian Air Force pilot failed, but he persevered in science.
- •Kalam learned valuable leadership from Satish Dhawan, who owned the 1979 SLV-3 failure and credited the team for the 1980 success.
- •His monumental contributions to India's space and missile programs earned him the title of Missile Man of India.
- •He remained deeply grounded, dedicated to teaching youth, and shared his knowledge even after serving as the 11th President of India.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam served as the 11th President of India from July 25, 2002, until 2007.
He earned the title of Missile Man of India due to his vital contributions in advancing the country's missile development programs at DRDO, such as the Agni and Prithvi missiles, and his role in space programs.
