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A native of White Sulphur Springs, Johnson was a NASA mathematician whose calculations were vital to major space missions, including Alan Shepard’s 1961 flight, John Glenn’s 1962 orbit, and Apollo 11’s 1969 Moon landing. Her groundbreaking work and perseverance opened doors for women and minorities in STEM. Her story, told in Hidden Figures, continues to inspire new generations.
