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Where did Katherine Johnson graduate from?
Where did Katherine Johnson graduate from?
- Stanford University
- West Virginia University (correct)
- Harvard University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Who trusted Katherine Johnson to perform the calculations for his space flight?
Who trusted Katherine Johnson to perform the calculations for his space flight?
- John Glenn (correct)
- Neil Armstrong
- Yuri Gagarin
- Buzz Aldrin
Which space landing did Katherine Johnson calculate the trajectory for in 1969?
Which space landing did Katherine Johnson calculate the trajectory for in 1969?
- Apollo 11 moon landing (correct)
- Voyager 2 outer planets flyby
- Gemini 4 Earth landing
- Viking 1 Mars landing
At what age did Katherine Johnson begin high school?
At what age did Katherine Johnson begin high school?
In 1953, Katherine Johnson started working for what organization?
In 1953, Katherine Johnson started working for what organization?
What medal did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?
What medal did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?
Flashcards
Where did Katherine Johnson graduate from?
Where did Katherine Johnson graduate from?
West Virginia University
Who trusted Katherine Johnson's calculations?
Who trusted Katherine Johnson's calculations?
John Glenn
Which space landing trajectory was calculated by Johnson?
Which space landing trajectory was calculated by Johnson?
Apollo 11 moon landing
At what age did Katherine Johnson begin high school?
At what age did Katherine Johnson begin high school?
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What organization did Johnson start working for in 1953?
What organization did Johnson start working for in 1953?
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What medal did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?
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Study Notes
Katherine Johnson: Key Facts
- Graduated from West Virginia University in 1937, earning degrees in mathematics and French.
- Trusted by astronaut John Glenn to perform orbital calculations for his historic space flight in 1962; he requested that she personally verify the computer's calculations before launching.
- Calculated the trajectory for the Apollo 11 mission's moon landing in 1969, which was a pivotal achievement in space exploration.
- Began high school at the age of 10, demonstrating early academic talent.
- Started working for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), which later became NASA, in 1953, contributing significantly to the space program.
- Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States, recognizing her contributions to mathematics and space science.
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