Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, passes away at 90
Margaret Hamilton, a computer scientist who developed the software for NASA's Apollo 11 lunar landing, died at age 90. She led MIT's Software Engineering Division and her team's work played a crucial role during the 1969 moon mission, notably managing an onboard computer error that threatened the landing. Hamilton was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 for her contributions to space exploration and software engineering.
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