NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Dies At Age 101

Katherine Johnson, a pivotal figure at NASA, was celebrated for her role as a 'human computer' who calculated key space mission trajectories, including Alan Shepard's and John Glenn's flights. Her work extended to the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Space Shuttle program. Johnson's contributions were recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom and depicted in the film 'Hidden Figures'. She passed away at 101, leaving behind a lasting legacy and family.

What was Katherine Johnson's role at NASA that earned her the title of 'human computer'?

• She was the first female astronaut.

• She designed spacecraft for NASA.

• She manually calculated flight trajectories.

• She operated the first computer at NASA.

Which astronaut's mission did Katherine Johnson verify calculations for before it was launched?

• Neil Armstrong

• Buzz Aldrin

• John Glenn

• Yuri Gagarin

What significant event in space exploration was Katherine Johnson involved with, besides John Glenn's mission?

• The first spacewalk

• The Mars Rover mission

• The launch of the Hubble Space Telescope

• The first moon landing

In which year did Katherine Johnson receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

• 2015

• 2010

• 2020

• 2005

Which movie depicted the story of Katherine Johnson's journey at NASA?

• Gravity

• Apollo 13

• The Right Stuff

• Hidden Figures