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Margaret Hamilton, scientist who worked on NASA's Apollo program, dead at 90

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NASA confirmed the death of Margaret Hamilton, the lead scientist responsible for the Apollo lunar computer systems, at age 90. Her employer stated the news Wednesday, marking the end of her career after decades of leading the Apollo program's critical software development. The article provides no further details on her specific contributions, the exact date of her death, or the circumstances surrounding her passing.

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• Margaret Hamilton, the lead scientist for NASA's Apollo lunar computer systems, died at age 90.
• Her employer confirmed her death on Wednesday, marking the end of her career after decades of leading the Apollo program's critical software development.

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The article provides no specific dates of her death, exact details of her contributions, or the circumstances surrounding her passing. The source does not offer further context on her career or the specific impact of her work on the Apollo program.

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