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Margaret Hamilton, software pioneer of the Apollo moon landings, dies
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Margaret Hamilton, the American computer scientist who led development of the onboard software for NASA's Apollo lunar programme, has died, according to a widely shared tribute. The post credits her work as essential to the moon landing, prompting renewed recognition of her role in computing history and heartfelt reactions from science and tech communities.
Why now: News of the death of a landmark figure in the Apollo programme is prompting tributes and renewed appreciation of her contributions.
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