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Katherine Johnson

Johnson performed mathematical analysis and calculations for the United States space program after joining NACA.

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Johnson performed mathematical analysis and calculations for the United States space program after joining NACA.

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Human calculation and analysis remained essential as electronic computers entered engineering practice. Computing history includes the people who formulated and checked results.

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Sources

  1. Katherine Johnson — Computer History Museum

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