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Margaret Hamilton, Apollo software pioneer, dies at 90
Original: Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the computer scientist who led the team that developed the onboard flight software for NASA's Apollo program, has died at the age of 90. Her work was critical to the Moon landings, and she is widely credited with popularising the term 'software engineering'. Tributes are pouring in from across the space and technology communities honouring her legacy.
Why now: The death of a pioneering figure in space history naturally prompts widespread tributes and reflection on her contributions.
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- Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90 · Decatur Daily
- Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90 · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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