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ANSWER: MATH. IT’S JUST THERE — YOU’RE EITHER RIGHT OR YOU’RE WRONG. THAT’S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT IT. —KATHERINE JOHNSON (Scroll down for more)
Katherine Johnson
August 26, 1918 – February 24, 2020 • aged 101 • Mathematician
Overview
Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician whose precise calculations were vital to many of NASA’s early human spaceflight missions.
NASA Career
Johnson calculated flight trajectories, launch windows, and orbital paths that supported the Mercury, Apollo, and Space Shuttle programs.
Historic Contributions
Her work was especially important to John Glenn’s orbital mission, when he personally requested that Johnson verify the computer’s calculations before launch.
Recognition
Johnson received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and her achievements reached a worldwide audience through the film Hidden Figures.
Education & Inspiration
A gifted mathematician from childhood, Johnson inspired generations of students to pursue careers in mathematics, science, engineering, and technology.
Legacy
Katherine Johnson’s brilliance, perseverance, and groundbreaking work helped shape the Space Age and opened doors for future generations of scientists and mathematicians.
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