Portrait of Christine M Darden

Christine Darden with Model

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Christine Darden at Work

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Portriat of Christine M. Darden

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Christine Darden Speaker of the Year presented by Center Director Paul Holloway

Portrait of Christine M. Darden

Soninc Boom Test Dr. Christine Darden in Photo

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Sonic boom researcher, HSR, High Speed Research

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Sonic boom researcher, HSR, High Speed Research

NASA Technical Brief Award to Christine Darden

Portrait of Honor Awards Nominee Christine Darden

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Supersonic Aerodynamics Branch.

Environmental Portrait of Christine M. Darden. Supersonic Aerodynamics Branch

Sonic Boom test model and measuring probe rake with Christine Darden

Sonic Boom test model and measuring probe rake with Christine Darden

Christine Darden in computer room

Sonic Boom test model and measuring probe rake with Christine Darden

Christine Darden at desk in 1973 NASA Langley Research Center.

The Congressional Gold Medal for Dr. Christine Darden for her service to the United States as an aeronautical engineer is seen during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Low-boom Model Mach II in Unitary Tunnel with Christine Darden

Medal for Exceptional Service to Christine Darden presented by Lee Beach

Medal for Exceptional Service to Christine Darden presented by Lee Beach

Low-boom Model Mach II in Unitary Tunnel with Christine Darden

Low-boom Model Mach II in Unitary Tunnel with Christine Darden

Low-boom Model Mach II in Unitary Tunnel with Christine Darden

Leading Edge Vortex Suppression Series with Christine Darden in photos

High Speed Research Program/Tu-144 Project Team. Christine Darden in front row first person on the left.

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center Christine Darden

Minority Professionals at NASA Langley Research Center Christine Darden environmental portrait.

Speakers Bureau Annual Award Ceremony : People in photo are: Lenwood Clark, Christine Darden, Doug Dwoyer, Thayer Sheets, Paul Holloway, Cathy Schauer, Charles Blankenship, Irwin Schauer

NASA human computer Christine Darden, right, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, and Beth Wilson, and Marty Kelsey of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA human computer Christine Darden speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, and Marty Kelsey and Beth Wilson of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Christine Darden, retired NASA engineer and "Hidden Figure,” speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in honor of Mary W. Jackson, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA, began her career with the agency in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The mathematician and aerospace engineer went on to lead programs influencing the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers. In 2019, she posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA human computer Christine Darden speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, and Marty Kelsey and Beth Wilson of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Christine Darden, retired NASA engineer and "Hidden Figure,” speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in honor of Mary W. Jackson, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Mary W. Jackson, the first African American female engineer at NASA, began her career with the agency in the segregated West Area Computing Unit of NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. The mathematician and aerospace engineer went on to lead programs influencing the hiring and promotion of women in NASA's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers. In 2019, she posthumously received the Congressional Gold Medal. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Paul Holloway presenting Special Achievement Award to Christine Darden

Technology Transfer Awards, Dr. Christine M. Darden, with Center Director Richard W. Peterson on the right.

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, second from right, and Beth Wilson, left, and Marty Kelsey, right, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA human computer Christine Darden, center, and "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, third from right, pose for a group photo with NASA Social members and Aubree Hill, right, after a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with Beth Wilson and Marty Kelsey of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, second from right, and Beth Wilson, left, and Marty Kelsey, right, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

"Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, second from right, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, and Beth Wilson, left, and Marty Kelsey, right, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, second from right, and Beth Wilson, left, and Marty Kelsey, right, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

NASA human computer Christine Darden, second from left, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with "Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, second from right, and Beth Wilson, left, and Marty Kelsey, right, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Sen. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- During the 2010 Tom Joyner Family Reunion, NASA astronaut Leland Melvin talks to attendees at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. To encourage student attendees to focus on pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), NASA featured some of its greatest legends and trailblazers during a panel discussion at the reunion event. Panel members, sitting from left, are Christine Darden, Lew Braxton, Robyn Gordon, Jim Jennings, and space activist and actress Nichelle Nichols. NASA's Education Office sponsored the panel discussion and educational activities as part of the agency's "Summer of Innovation" initiative and the federal "Educate to Innovate" campaign. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

"Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with NASA human computer Christine Darden, and Marty Kelsey and Beth Wilson of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Rep. Frank Lucas, (R-OK) Chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, deliveres remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

"Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with NASA human computer Christine Darden, Marty Kelsey, right, and Beth Wilson, left, of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures”, delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Joylette Hylick, daughter of Katherine Johnson, speaks with a member of the media before a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s is seen during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE) gives remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Joylette Hylick, left, and Katherine Moore, daughters of Katherine Johnson, accept the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Katherine Johnson from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Wanda Jackson, granddaughter of Mary W. Jackson, accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Mary W. Jackson from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Sen. Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medals to be presented are seen before the start of a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

"Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with NASA human computer Christine Darden, and Marty Kelsey and Beth Wilson of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

A member of the audience films Audra McDonald as she sings “America the Beautiful” during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Andrea Mosie, Apollo Sample Lead Processor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures”, delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The United States Joint Armed Forces Color Guard presents the colors during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), delivers opening remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

"Hidden Figures" author, Margot Lee Shetterly, center, speaks during a "Hidden Figures" panel discussion with NASA human computer Christine Darden, and Beth Wilson and Marty Kelsey of STEM in 30, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington. The panel discussion took place after a ceremony dedicating the 300 block of E Street SW as "Hidden Figures Way" to honor Katherine Johnson, Dorthy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and all of the women who have dedicated their lives to honorably serving their country, advancing equality, and contributing to the space program of the United States. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)

Andrea Mosie, Apollo Sample Lead Processor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Mary W. Jackson for her service to the United States during the space race is seen during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medal in commemoration of Dorothy Vaughan in recognition of her service to the United States during the space race is seen during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medals to be presented are seen as Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) delivers remarks during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Audra McDonald sings “America the Beautiful” during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Ann Hammond, daughter of Dorothy Vaughan, speaks with a member of the media following a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- During the 2010 Tom Joyner Family Reunion, space activist and actress Nichelle Nichols talks to attendees at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. To encourage student attendees to focus on pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), NASA featured some of its greatest legends and trailblazers during a panel discussion at the reunion event. Other panel members included NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, Christine Darden, Lew Braxton, Robyn Gordon and Jim Jennings. NASA's Education Office sponsored the panel discussion and educational activities as part of the agency's "Summer of Innovation" initiative and the federal "Educate to Innovate" campaign. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

The Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of Katherine Johnson in recognition of her service to the United States as a Mathematician is seen during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

Andrea Mosie, Apollo Sample Lead Processor at NASA's Johnson Space Center, accepts the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at NACA and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- During the 2010 Tom Joyner Family Reunion, space activist and actress Nichelle Nichols talks to attendees at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. To encourage student attendees to focus on pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), NASA featured some of its greatest legends and trailblazers during a panel discussion at the reunion event. In the 1960s, Nichols played communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the Star Trek television series. Other panel members included NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, Christine Darden, Lew Braxton, Robyn Gordon and Jim Jennings. NASA's Education Office sponsored the panel discussion and educational activities as part of the agency's "Summer of Innovation" initiative and the federal "Educate to Innovate" campaign. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

KaShawnta Lee, left, and Wanda Jackson, right, granddaughters of Mary W. Jackson, accept the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Mary W. Jackson from Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), center, during a ceremony recognizing NASA’s Hidden Figures, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Congressional Gold Medals were awarded to Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary W. Jackson in recognition of their service to the United States as well as a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of all the women who served as computers, mathematicians, and engineers at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics and NASA between the 1930s and 1970s. Photo Credit: (NASA/Joel Kowsky)

ORLANDO, Fla. -- During the 2010 Tom Joyner Family Reunion, Jim Jennings talks to attendees at the Gaylord Palms Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. To encourage student attendees to focus on pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), NASA featured some of its greatest legends and trailblazers during a panel discussion at the reunion event. Other panel members included NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, Christine Darden, Lew Braxton, Robyn Gordon, Jim Jennings, and space activist and actress Nichelle Nichols. NASA's Education Office sponsored the panel discussion and educational activities as part of the agency's "Summer of Innovation" initiative and the federal "Educate to Innovate" campaign. Photo credit: NASA/Amanda Diller

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