Hidden Figures
The story of African-American female mathematicians whose calculations powered NASA’s early space missions during the race against Russia.
About This Book
Hidden Figures recounts the real-life contributions of African-American women mathematicians at NASA during the Space Race.
These women, often called human computers, performed critical calculations that supported early space missions.
Their work helped the United States compete with Russia to put a man in space.
The book highlights their rise within NASA and the challenges they overcame in a segregated workplace.
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