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Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, dies at 90
Original: Margaret Hamilton, trailblazer whose software powered Apollo 11 moon landing, dies at 90 | Space | The Guardian https://
Margaret Hamilton, the NASA software engineer whose onboard flight software made the Apollo 11 moon landing possible, has died at the age of 90. Hamilton led the team that developed the Apollo guidance computer's software at MIT, coining the term 'software engineering' along the way and becoming an icon for women in science. Tributes are highlighting her legacy in space exploration and computing.
Why now: The death of a pioneering figure in space history prompts widespread tributes and reflection on her contributions.
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