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

Ars TechnicaThursday, October 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM

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R.I.P. Margaret Hamilton, whose code saved the Apollo 11 Moon landing — Image via Ars Technica

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

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Impact: High
Category: Technology
Market relevance: Moderate
Why it matters: Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. Hamilton also coined the term "software engineering" and founded two successful software companies. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Margaret Hamilton and Apollo.

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What happened

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

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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Economic impact

Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Margaret Hamilton and Apollo.

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