TED-Ed: How one woman put man on the moon - Matt Porter and Margaret Hamilton

In 1969, as Apollo 11 neared the moon, an emergency alarm threatened the mission. Margaret Hamilton, who led the software team, had designed the system to handle such crises. Her innovative asynchronous software prioritized critical tasks, allowing the mission to proceed safely. Hamilton's career began at MIT, where she worked on chaos theory and air defense systems before joining NASA. Her work on the Apollo Guidance Computer was groundbreaking, coining the term 'software engineering.' Her contributions ensured the success of Apollo 11 and left a lasting legacy in technology, earning her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Describe the significance of the Apollo guidance computer in the context of the mission.

What recognition did Margaret Hamilton receive for her contributions to technology and space exploration?