Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 19 Sep 2024,Thursday Science
NASA’s “Hidden Figures,” Black female mathematicians and engineers who played pivotal roles during the 20th-century space race, were posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill. Honorees include Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Christine Darden, who were celebrated for their critical work that helped NASA launch successful missions, including the first American astronaut to orbit Earth. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised their courage and contributions, saying they "laid the foundation for American space exploration." Their legacy, captured in the film “Hidden Figures,” continues to inspire future generations.
