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Detailed explanation-1: -Abdul Kalam Island is located off the coast of Odisha. The integrated test range for missiles is located on this island. The island was originally named after the English Lieutenant, Wheeler but in September 2015, it was renamed after the former Preisdent of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam .

Detailed explanation-2: -The Odisha Government today formally named the Outer Wheeler island in Bhadrak district as APJ Abdul Kalam Island as a tribute to the former President on his second death anniversary.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Wheeler Island, a DRDO missile launch centre is located off the mouth of the Dhamra in the Bay of Bengal.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Wheeler Island is located approximately 10 kilometres off the Odisha coast on the Bay of Bengal. The Island, which is about 2 kilometres in length and 390 acres, is considered as one of the Country’s most advanced missile testing range.