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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Woman Who Calculated the Moon Landing by Hand

from HootPODS: Smart Stories & Curious Podcasts for Kids · host HootPods

So there's this moment in 1962 where America's most famous astronaut is sitting in a rocket, and he refuses to launch until one specific person checks the math. John Glenn. First American to orbit Earth. And that person was Katherine Johnson. Wait, he wouldn't trust NASA's computers? Hosted by Atlas (Gen X Anchor) and Nova. HootPODS is the screen-free audio platform for curious kids. Create your own custom podcasts on any topic at hootpods.com. #hootpods #kidspodcast #educationalpodcast #curiouskids #screenfreelistening #historyforkids #untoldhistory #biography #calculated #landing #woman

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