A murit femeia genială, care a făcut toate calculele pentru misiunea Apollo 11: Primul pas al omului pe Lună a fost posibil datorită calculelor sale

Margaret Hamilton, known for her pivotal role in the Apollo 11 mission, passed away on September 30, 2026. She was the first programmer for the Apollo project at MIT, where she developed crucial software that ensured the success of lunar landings. Hamilton's work emphasized the importance of error management in software design, a principle that proved vital during Apollo 11 when a computer alarm threatened the mission. Her contributions helped establish the field of software engineering, and she received numerous accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016. Hamilton's legacy continues to influence the tech industry today.