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The Guardian
Margaret Hamilton, Apollo 11 software pioneer, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, a pioneering MIT computer scientist whose software enabled the Apollo 11 moon landing, has died at age 90. She led the development of critical onboard software that helped the spacecraft successfully reach the lunar surface despite an onboard computer alarm. Hamilton was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and is recognized for her role in ensuring the mission's success.
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