Q677

Katherine Johnson

The Human Computer

An American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflights.

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Dec 30, 2025

05:56 IST

@sunilbutolia
"Created item: Katherine Johnson" #REV-522

Dec 30, 2025

05:56 IST

@sunilbutolia
"Added instance of: human" #REV-523

Dec 30, 2025

05:56 IST

@sunilbutolia
"Added gender: female" #REV-524

Dec 30, 2025

05:56 IST

@sunilbutolia
"Added date of birth: 1918-08-26" #REV-525

Dec 30, 2025

05:56 IST

@sunilbutolia
"Added nationality: United States" #REV-526