Katherine Johnson - Wikipedia
WEBCreola Katherine Johnson (née Coleman; August 26, 1918 – February 24, 2020) was an American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights.
Katherine G. Johnson - NASA
WEBMay 25, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician who made critical contributions to NASA's human spaceflight programs. She calculated trajectories for Project Mercury, Apollo, and Space Shuttle missions, and overcame racial and gender barriers.
Katherine Johnson | Biography, Education, Accomplishments,
WEB3 days ago · Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician who worked for NASA and calculated the flight paths of many spacecraft, including the first Moon landing. She was also known as Katherine Goble and Katherine …
Katherine Johnson Biography - NASA
WEBNov 22, 2016 · Katherine Johnson was a brilliant mathematician and NASA employee who made key contributions to space exploration. She integrated West Virginia's graduate schools, calculated John Glenn's orbit, and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM - NASA
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Katherine Johnson, a gifted mathematician who worked as a 'human computer' at NASA and contributed to the space program. Discover how she followed her passion, …
Katherine Johnson (1918-2020) - NASA Science
WEBKatherine continued to work at NASA until 1986. Her calculations proved critical to the success of the Apollo Moon landings and the start of the Space Shuttle program.
Katherine Johnson - Mathematician, NASA, & Hidden Figures - Biography
WEBOct 10, 2016 · She began working in aeronautics as a "computer" in 1952, and after the formation of NASA, she performed the calculations that sent astronauts into orbit in the early 1960s and to the moon...
Katherine Johnson: An American Hero - NASA+
WEBJan 30, 2024 · Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson was part of a group of African-American women who worked on critical mathematical calculations in the early days of human spaceflight.
Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician and 'Hidden Figures' …
WEBFeb 24, 2020 · Katherine Johnson, the stereotype-shattering mathematician whose calculations helped sling NASA astronauts into space, died February 24 at age 101.
Katherine Johnson (1918–2020) | Science - AAAS
WEBMay 8, 2020 · Katherine Johnson, a mathematician for NASA and its predecessor agency, passed away on 24 February at age 101. She and women like her worked unseen for decades to ensure America's success in the space race.
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