Dr. Kalam played a pivotal role in leading India's IGMDP, which aimed at developing five major missile systems: Agni, Prithvi, Akash, Trishul, and Nag.
Dr. Kalam played a significant role as the Chief Project Coordinator for the Pokhran-II nuclear tests in 1998.
Ballistic Missile Interceptor: Dr. Kalam was involved in the development of ballistic missile interceptor systems.
SLV-III and PSLV: Dr. Kalam played a key role in the development of India's Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV-III) and Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Lightweight Caliper: Dr. Kalam invented a low-cost, lightweight caliper for orthopedic patients.
Kalam-Raju Stent: Dr. Kalam worked on the development of the Kalam-Raju Stent, a specialized medical device used in angioplasty procedures.
Co-authored books: In addition to his scientific contributions, Dr. Kalam authored several inspirational books, including "Wings of Fire," "Ignited Minds," and "India 2020."