NASA and the Human Computers Flashcard

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What was the role of human computers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory?

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To perform mathematical calculations

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What was the first U.S. satellite called?

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Explorer 1

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Which mission was the first to successfully impact the moon?

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Ranger 7

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What was the primary task of the human computers at JPL?

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Calculating trajectories

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Who was the first African American hired into a technical position at JPL?

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Janez Lawson

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What was the significance of the Ranger 7 mission?

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First successful moon impact

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What was the main challenge in early space missions according to the text?

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Calculating trajectories

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What did the human computers at JPL primarily use for calculations?

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Mechanical computers

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What was the first spacecraft to fly by another planet?

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Mariner 2

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What was JPL's original focus before space exploration?

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Rocketry