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Margaret Hamilton
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Last updated: Mar 6, 2026
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Margaret Hamilton led the team that developed the on-board flight software for the Apollo space program. Her work was critical to the success of the moon landings, particularly during the Apollo 11 descent, where her software's priority-scheduling prevented a system crash. Hamilton coined the term 'software engineering,' elevating the discipline to a rigorous professional standard. Her focus on fault tolerance, system reliability, and modular design remains the gold standard for mission-critical software development.
Her contributions ensured that human spaceflight was not only possible but safe and reliable.
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