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R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing

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R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landingWorldPing
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What happened

Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies.

Key facts

  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:53 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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