  Dr. Abdul Kalam Island Location of Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha, India | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bay of Bengal |
| Coordinates | 20°45′28″N 87°05′02″E / 20.75778°N 87.08389°E |
| Area | 390 acres (160 ha) |
| Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
| Administration | |
| State | Odisha |
| District | Baleswar[1] |
Dr. Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, is an island off the coast of Odisha, India, approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi) east of the state capital Bhubaneswar. The island was originally named after English commandant Lieutenant Hugh Wheeler. On 4 September 2015, the island was renamed to honour the late Indian president, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.[2][3][4] The Integrated Test Range missile testing facility is located on the island, and serves as the test facility for most of India's missiles such as the Akash, Agni, Astra, BrahMos, Nirbhay, Prahaar, Prithvi, Shaurya Missile, Advanced Air Defence, Prithvi Air Defence, SMART missile and ASAT missiles.[5]
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- ^ "In tribute to India's 'Missile Man' Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam, Wheeler Island named after him". Zee News. 4 September 2015.
- ^ "Dr. Kalam Island inspires youth in india. All India youth were proud to be a person lived in this generation for only india". TNP. Hyderabad, India. 5 September 2015.
- ^ "Wheeler Island renamed after Missile Man". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 September 2015.
- ^ "India Fourth To Test ASAT, Pioneered By US, Soviet Union 60 Years Ago". NDTV India. Retrieved 27 March 2019.