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

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

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

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

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