Katherine Johnson: A Mathematical Journey

Katherine Johnson was known for her work at NASA. What was her primary role?

• Astronaut

• Mathematician

• Engineer

• Doctor

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In what year did Katherine Johnson help calculate the trajectory for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon?

• 1969

• 1958

• 1972

• 1962

Katherine Johnson was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In which year did she receive this honor?

• 2015

• 2009

• 1999

• 1985

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Which university did Katherine Johnson attend, where she excelled in mathematics?

• Harvard University

• West Virginia State College

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

• Stanford University

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Katherine Johnson's calculations were critical for the success of several NASA missions. Which of the following missions did she NOT directly work on?

• Apollo 11

• Space Shuttle

• Mercury-Redstone 3

• Voyager