At NACA, engineers wanted to work with Katherine because she set herself apart as a skilled mathematician and a quick learner with strong leadership skills. Katherine worked more than thirty years for NACA, which later became NASA. She was most known for being able to calculate the paths that spacecrafts should take to be safe and effective. She was part of the team responsible for the mission that put the first American, Alan Shepard, into space in 1961. Katherine also helped make John Glenn’s 1962 flight into orbit and the Apollo 11 flight to the moon a success. Later in her career, she worked on projects like the space shuttle program. To honor her work, President Obama presented Katherine with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
Which key detail should be included to complete the most effective summary?
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The first American to man a flight into space was Alan Shepherd.
The first American to man a flight into space was Alan Shepherd.
Katherine studied hard to prepare for a job where she could use her math skills and, in 1953, she was hired to work as mathematical researcher for NACA.
Katherine studied hard to prepare for a job where she could use her math skills and, in 1953, she was hired to work as mathematical researcher for NACA.
In 1953, NACA was called the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and the organization hired African American women to work as “computers.”
In 1953, NACA was called the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, and the organization hired African American women to work as “computers.”
Barack Obama was president when Katherine received her award.
Barack Obama was president when Katherine received her award.
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The most effective detail to complete the summary is:
"Katherine studied hard to prepare for a job where she could use her math skills and, in 1953, she was hired to work as a mathematical researcher for NACA."
This detail provides important context about her background and qualifications that led to her significant contributions at NACA/NASA.
