Abdul Kalam Island, formerly known as Wheeler Island, is an island off the coast of Odisha, India, approximately 150 kilometers (93 mi) from the state capital Bhubaneshwar.  

• The Integrated Test Range missile testing facility is located on the island. The island was originally named after English commandant Lieutenant Wheeler.  

• On 4 September 2015, the island was renamed to honour the late Indian president – Abdul kalam.  
• Abdul Kalam Island is located in the Bay of Bengal approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) off the eastern coast of India and about 70 kilometres (43 mi) south of Chandipur in Balasore district, Odisha.  
• The island is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) in length and 390 acres (1.6 km2) in area. 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/shaurya-successfully-test-fired/article32759394.ece