The Woman Who Calculated Space Travel By Hand

Unsung Hero: Katherine Johnson, NASA's Human Computer

In this video i explained that Katherine Johnson was a groundbreaking mathematician whose precise calculations were vital to NASA's early space missions, including John Glenn's orbit around Earth. As one of NASA's "human computers," she broke through racial and gender barriers during a time of segregation, leaving an enduring legacy in space exploration. Her story exemplifies how brilliance and courage can defy expectations and shape history.
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