NASA Johnson to Dedicate Building to Dorothy Vaughan, Women of Apollo
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WASHINGTON, July 15, 2024 ~ Houston, TX - On Friday, July 19, the eve of the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, NASA's Johnson Space Center will pay tribute to the legendary human computer Dorothy Vaughan and the women of Apollo with a series of activities highlighting their groundbreaking achievements. The center will also hold a renaming and ribbon-cutting ceremony for "Building 12," which will now be known as the "Dorothy Vaughan Center in Honor of the Women of Apollo."

The event will begin at 9 a.m. CDT with a discussion led by NASA Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche on the significant contributions made by Vaughan and her fellow female colleagues to the agency's lunar landing program. This discussion will also touch on their continued relevance to NASA's current Artemis campaign. Other highlights of the event include a poetry reading, a performance by Texas Southern University's Dr. Thomas F. Freeman Debate Team, and a panel discussion titled "Women in Human Spaceflight."

Moderated by Debbie Korth, Orion Program deputy manager at NASA, the panel will feature notable women in various roles within NASA's space program:

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Following these events, the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Building 12 will commence. This dedication is a tribute to all those who played a crucial role in making humanity's first steps on the Moon possible.

Media interested in covering this historic event must request credentials by 12 p.m. on Thursday, July 18 through email or by calling the Johnson newsroom. Onsite setup should be completed by 8:15 a.m. on July 19 at Building 2 South's Teague Auditorium. U.S. media are welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to ask questions during the panel discussion and request brief interviews with available NASA officials after the ribbon cutting.

The event is expected to be attended by distinguished guests such as local elected officials, senior leadership from NASA, members of NASA's Alumni League, and family members of Dorothy Vaughan and the women of Apollo.

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In a statement, Vanessa Wyche expressed her pride in hosting this historic event on behalf of NASA's Johnson Space Center. She emphasized the importance of honoring the significant contributions made by women in the space industry, especially those who overcame numerous challenges during their time. As NASA prepares for its Artemis missions, which will see the first woman and first person of color land on the Moon, Wyche sees it as a privilege to dedicate Building 12 to the pioneering women who laid the foundation for our nation's space program.

Dorothy Vaughan's unwavering dedication and determination during the Apollo missions not only advanced diversity within NASA's workforce and leadership at Johnson but also supported Mission Control from Building 12 as human computers transitioned from Langley Research Center in Virginia to Houston. She was a strong advocate for her fellow female colleagues and all those under her leadership.

To learn more about Dorothy Vaughan's life and legacy, visit https://www.nasa.gov/people/dorothy-vaughan/.

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