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Katherine G. Johnson was an African American mathematician whose calculations were essential to the success of early U.S. space missions, including the Apollo moon landing. She worked at NASA, where her expertise in trajectory analysis helped ensure the safety and accuracy of various spaceflights. In addition to her mathematical contributions, Johnson broke barriers as a Black woman in a predominantly white, male field, paving the way for future generations in STEM. Her story was popularized in the book and film "Hidden Figures."

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