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A woman in an astronaut suit looks thoughtfully out of a window, embodying space exploration dreams.

Katherine Johnson: The Human Computer Who Sent John Glenn to Orbit — SciHub101

Katherine Johnson calculated John Glenn's orbital trajectory by hand. NASA trusted her numbers over the computers. She counted everything as a child and lived to 101.

Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·21 min

A breathtaking view of the Milky Way galaxy captured from Ephangweni, showcasing a clear, star-filled night sky.

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The Space Race: How Cold War Rivalry Put Humans on the Moon

The space race was a Cold War battle for supremacy, fought with rockets instead of bombs. It ended with humanity's greatest adventure.

Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·9 min