What role did Katherine Johnson play in Project Mercury?
She was an astronaut
She calculated trajectories and launch windows
She was in charge of communications
She designed the spacecraft
Answer
As you requested, Katherine Johnson's vital contribution to Project Mercury involves calculating precise trajectories and ideal launch windows for spacecraft missions, enabling the successful endeavors that pushed the boundaries of space exploration. Her meticulous work ensured the precise navigation of spacecraft during critical phases of flight.
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