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Next year, 18 July 1980, the same team led by Dr. Kalam successfully launched Rohini RS-
1 into the orbit! The whole country was proud and cheering for the success of the launch.

Prof. Satish Dhawan congratulated Dr. Kalam and the team and asked Dr. Kalam to conduct
the press conference that day!

The rest is History as we know it. Dr. Kalam led many more successful launches and
became the 'Missile man' of India. This would not have happened without what Prof. Satish
Dhawan did on the day of Failure!
Well, this sums up what Leadership is all about! Leadership is not just about 'leading'
someone to achieve a task but it is about 'empowering' someone to achieve far more
Greater deeds. One needs no bigger support than a Leader like Prof. Satish Dhawan to
achieve things that has never been achieved before. The 'Trust' that Prof. Dhawan had in
his team and the willingness to take responsibility when they fail, is something everyone
should look up to and learn in order to become a True Leader.