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Margaret Hamilton, whose code helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, has died

Margaret Hamilton, whose code helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, has died

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Summary

Margaret Hamilton, whose software code helped Apollo 11 land on the Moon, has died. Her contribution was linked to a crucial moment in the lunar mission.

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Margaret Hamilton, whose software code helped Apollo 11 successfully land on the Moon, has died.

Her name is associated with the development of the software used during the mission. The code played an important role in a moment that led to Apollo 11 reaching the lunar surface.

Hamilton’s death highlights her contribution to the lunar program and the importance of software to the mission’s success.

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