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Which astronaut's orbital path did Katherine calculate for his space flight?

  • Alan Shepard

  • Neil Armstrong

  • Michael Collins

  • Buzz Aldrin

Answer

Alan Shepard, the renowned astronaut, had his orbital path meticulously calculated by the brilliant mathematician and NASA scientist, Katherine Johnson. Johnson's exceptional skills in analytical geometry and orbital mechanics played a pivotal role in Shepard's successful space flight, ensuring his safe trajectory and precise re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.
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