With the recent death of pioneering African American NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, we speak with the author of “Hidden Figures” about Johnson’s legacy and the early days of spaceflight. Then, we talk with a space historian about NASA’s plans to take us back to the moon and beyond.
Episode Credits
- Kate Archer Kent Host
- Steven Potter Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Margot Lee Shetterly Guest
- Amy Foster Guest
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