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Fun fact: You know the "Hidden Figures" women who did the intense calculation for the military and space programs in the USA before computers were powerful enou
by ck2 3y ago
Fun fact: You know the "Hidden Figures" women who did the intense calculation for the military and space programs in the USA before computers were powerful enough?
GPS was one of those systems needing intensely calculated orbits, Dr. Gladys West was responsible
https://www.afspc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1707464/mathematician-inducted-into-space-and-missiles-pioneers-hall-of-fame/ https://www.afspc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/170746...