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Katherine Johnson was an African American mathematician whose calculations were essential to the success of NASA's early space missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. She was known for her work in trajectory analysis and her contributions to the field of space exploration, which helped break down racial and gender barriers in science. Johnson received numerous awards for her contributions, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.

1918–2020·lived 101 years