Katherine Johnson
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Katherine Johnson was an African American mathematician whose critical orbital mechanics calculations for NASA enabled early U.S. crewed spaceflights, including John Glenn’s historic mission.
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Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility
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NASA Exceptional Service Medal
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Taraji P. Henson
("Katherine G. Johnson in Hidden Figures")
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