Summary
Dr. Kalam helped India send its first home‑made rocket into space.
He also helped make important rockets that protect the country.
Kids love his books that tell them to dream big!
Key Points
5 points1
Born in 1931, he grew up to become a famous scientist.
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He worked on India's first Satellite Launch Vehicle that put a small satellite in space.
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He later helped create powerful rockets called Agni and Prithvi.
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He won top awards like the Bharat Ratna, India's highest honour.
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His stories inspire children to learn and imagine.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsaeronautical engineering
studying how airplanes and rockets work
satellite
a small machine that circles the Earth
launch vehicle
a big rocket that carries a satellite into space
indigenous
made inside the country
missile
a fast flying weapon
defence
protecting a country
Bharat Ratna
India's highest award for great service
vision
big ideas for the future
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