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Margaret Hamilton, the pioneer who took humanity to the Moon, died
Publication: PÚBLICO
Author: publico@publico.pt
Source published: 08/10/2026, 08:45:45 UTC
Briefing created: 07/11/2026, 03:18:06 UTC
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Briefings
Margaret Hamilton, a pioneering American computer scientist and programmer, led the team that developed the software guiding Apollo missions to the lunar surface. She passed away at the age of 90.
Key points
- Margaret Hamilton was an American computer scientist and programmer who led the team developing the software that guided Apollo missions to the lunar surface.
- She died at the age of 90.
Context
Margaret Hamilton was a pioneering American computer scientist and programmer who led the team developing the software that guided Apollo missions to the lunar surface. Her death at the age of 90 marks the end of a significant era in space exploration technology.
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