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Who is Katherine Goble Johnson?
Who is Katherine Goble Johnson?
Computer and mathematician at the Space Task Group who finds the math they need to bring the capsule back to Earth.
What role did Mary Jackson have at NASA?
What role did Mary Jackson have at NASA?
Computer and later engineer that works with the capsule.
Who was Dorothy Vaughan?
Who was Dorothy Vaughan?
First African American woman supervisor at NASA that worked with the IBM.
What is Al Harrison's role?
What is Al Harrison's role?
Who is Paul Stafford?
Who is Paul Stafford?
What position did Mrs. Mitchell hold?
What position did Mrs. Mitchell hold?
Who was John Glenn?
Who was John Glenn?
What is Colonel Jim Johnson's relationship to Katherine Johnson?
What is Colonel Jim Johnson's relationship to Katherine Johnson?
Who is Levi Jackson?
Who is Levi Jackson?
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Katherine Goble Johnson
- Notable computer and mathematician at the Space Task Group.
- Instrumental in calculating the trajectory to safely bring astronauts back to Earth.
Mary Jackson
- Started as a computer and transitioned to a prominent engineering role at NASA.
- Played a critical role in work related to the Mercury capsule.
Dorothy Vaughan
- First African American woman to become a supervisor at NASA.
- Contributed significantly to the integration of IBM computers into NASA’s operations.
Al Harrison
- Served as the leader of the Space Task Group.
- Advocated for the inclusion of diverse talent within his team.
Paul Stafford
- Lead engineer at the Space Task Group.
- Collaborated closely with Katherine Johnson on mission-critical calculations.
Mrs. Mitchell
- Supervisor for the group of computers at NASA.
- Managed the female mathematicians who performed crucial calculations for missions.
John Glenn
- First American astronaut to orbit the Earth.
- Recognized Katherine Johnson's calculations for his orbital flight.
Colonel Jim Johnson
- Future husband of Katherine Johnson.
- His support was essential for Katherine's career at NASA.
Levi Jackson
- Husband of Mary Jackson.
- Supported her ambitions as she pursued her engineering career at NASA.
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