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Did Katherine Johnson help with the beginning of the Space Shuttle program?

  • Yes

  • No

  • She did an initial review but wasn't directly involved

  • She was involved but not in a significant way.

Answer

Yes, Katherine Johnson played a vital role in the early stages of the Space Shuttle program at NASA. Her expertise in orbital mechanics proved instrumental in trajectory analysis, launch window determination, and flight planning for the reusable spacecrafts, ensuring the safety and success of the shuttle missions throughout the program's history.
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