Margaret Heafield Hamilton
Computer Scientist and Software Engineer
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United States
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A computer scientist and systems engineer, contributions to software engineering established standards for development in the field. Worked on the Apollo space program, where developed onboard flight software for the Apollo missions at NASA. Led the team that created the software for the Apollo Lunar Module, critical for landing astronauts on the Moon. Founded a software company that contributed to various projects in the aerospace industry and beyond.
Developed onboard flight software for Apollo missions
Founded Hamilton Technologies, Inc.
Pioneered concepts of self-monitoring systems
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