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Melba Roy – Computer at NASA Goddard
Melba Roy – Computer at NASA Goddard

Melba Roy headed the group of NASA mathematicians, known as “computers,” who tracked the Echo satellites. Roy’s computations helped produce…

At Work at NACA Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, 1943
At Work at NACA Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, 1943

Langley actively recruited woman workers to meet the increasing demand of the war effort and offset the alarming loss of…

At Work at NACA Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, 1943
At Work at NACA Langley Aeronautical Laboratory, 1943

Langley actively recruited woman workers to meet the increasing demand of the war effort and offset the alarming loss of…

‘Computer’ Conducts Data Analysis
‘Computer’ Conducts Data Analysis

Before the development of electronic computers, the term “computer” referred to women, not machines. It was a job title, designating…

Celebrating Thanksgiving Aboard the International Space Station
Celebrating Thanksgiving Aboard the International Space Station

The six Expedition 50 crew members celebrate Thanksgiving in space, Nov. 24, 2016, with rehydrated turkey, stuffing, potatoes and vegetables.