Margaret Hamilton dies Apollo software pioneer, 90

Sep 30

Muir announces the death of Margaret Hamilton at 90. He recalls her leadership of MIT programmers whose work helped navigate the Apollo missions, describes the two 70-pound computers taken by the astronauts, and notes her Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama.

ABC announces Margaret Hamilton's death at 90, recalling her leadership of MIT programmers whose Apollo navigation work helped astronauts reach the Moon and her Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. The death occurred September 30, before ABC's October 8 obituary.