NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson Dies At Age 101

Katherine Johnson, a pivotal figure at NASA, was celebrated for her role as a 'human computer' who calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard's 1961 flight and verified calculations for John Glenn's mission. Her contributions extended to the Apollo 11 moon landing and the Space Shuttle program. In 2015, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and her story was depicted in the film 'Hidden Figures'. Johnson's legacy continues through her family and the impact of her work.

What was Katherine Johnson's role at NASA during Alan Shepard's 1961 flight?

• She was the mission commander.

• She designed the spacecraft.

• She calculated the flight trajectory.

• She piloted the spacecraft.

Why did John Glenn insist on Katherine Johnson's involvement in his 1962 mission?

• He required her to communicate with mission control.

• He trusted her to manually verify the calculations.

• He needed her to design the mission plan.

• He wanted her to pilot the spacecraft.

Which space missions was Katherine Johnson involved in?

• Apollo 11 and Space Shuttle program

• Apollo 13 and Mars Rover

• Voyager 1 and International Space Station

• Gemini 4 and Hubble Telescope

What prestigious award did Katherine Johnson receive in 2015?

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Pulitzer Prize

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Prize in Physics

In which movie was Katherine Johnson's journey at NASA depicted?

• Hidden Figures

• Gravity

• The Martian

• Interstellar