NASA's Human Computer: The Mathematician Behind The Moon Landing | Outlier | Progress

Witness the extraordinary journey of Katherine Johnson, a mathematical prodigy whose calculations shaped the course of the United States Space Program. From counting steps to charting trajectories, Johnson's brilliance knew no bounds. Despite facing segregation and gender bias, her relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled her to become NASA's indispensable "human computer." Her groundbreaking work ensured the success of historic missions like Apollo 11 and saved lives during crises like Apollo 13.

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