NASA Trailblazer: Katherine Johnson | National Geographic

Born in 1918, Katherine Johnson was one of the first Black students to integrate West Virginia’s graduate schools before becoming a NASA mathematician, where she helped send astronauts into orbit around Earth and to the moon and back. She is an awardee of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the 2020 recipient of the Hubbard Medal, National Geographic’s highest honor, recognizing a lifetime achievement in research, discovery, and exploration.

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[NatGeo]

What do you find most inspiring about Katherine Johnson's story?

[lauralangham]

It is honestly so sad that hardly anyone knew about her until the movie Hidden Figures came out. She should have enjoyed a much larger appreciation for her talent.

[toadstoalcodm]

A lot of in history doesn’t have enough recognition to great people like her. I’m glad I was able to watch this video!

[bala]

A fitting tribute to a great woman who is an inspiration to many.

[sophiadavenport]

The film hidden figures inspired me to get through my learning disability in math, have more confidence with learning new things with math and not be afraid to ask for help when I need it 🗃

[grindcoremaniac]

Truly an amazing and inspirational woman. And she made it 102 years. What a legend.

[chamilajla]

May she rest in peace! She is a big inspiration to all of us!

[YourExcellency]

My people are brilliant. Her contribution to science gives me so much pride and if she can do it 60 years ago, we can do it today. We're standing on her shoulders. Thank you Miss Johnson and your family. 🙏

[kylieyang]

Crying my eyes of proudness! Thank you for sharing her story! What a trailblazer she has always been!

[vineetasinghverma]

Ma'am, None of the people on Earth had the ability to judge your ability! You deserved everything in life! I am grateful to you!

[Mrpsblobsoflowendmung]

What a woman. My 5 year old daughter learned all about her a few months ago and I was so excited for her.
She is obsessed with space now just like her dad 😂😂😂

[forpspeakingclass]

This video wanted to make me cry the whole way through

[mathematicalmuscleman]

A perfect example of an Applied Mathematician. RIP Dr. Katherine Johnson.

[rebeccagillispie]

Katherine Johnson was an American Hero!

[ironwarrer]

Katherine you are not only a inspiration or a American Heroe! You was and continue being a Hero for Mankind, for ALL MANKIND! 😎☝️

[muzikizfun]

One great thing about this movie was it shined a light on a hidden history and people myself and many others knew nothing about. Knowing that your calculations held life and death for the people sent to space must have been a sobering experience. One of these days when we start naming spacecraft again, her name should be on one, I figure (pun intended) it will be a lucky ship!

[Nedwin]

OMG, she's a lovely woman. Super classy and seems really wise. I love her eventhough don't know much about her. Rest in peace. ❤️

[blackgemini]

So beautiful..she was smart and aged very well...Thank you

[tyrishasmith-grady]

This woman’s mind is outstanding and above another level.

[ptiwaridotin]

'Like Always' in the end finally got me teary eyed, such an inspiration.