A space station supply ship named after the Black NASA mathematician featured in the movie 'Hidden Figures'&nbsp;rocketed into orbit Sunday, the 59th anniversary of John Glenn's historic launch.

Northrop Grumman's Cygnus capsule&nbsp;dubbed the ''S.S. Katherine Johnson''&nbsp;should reach the International Space Station on Monday following its launch from Virginia's eastern shore.

Johnson died almost exactly a year ago at age 101.

''Mrs. Johnson was selected for her hand-written calculations that helped launch the first Americans into space, as well as her accomplishments in breaking glass ceiling after glass ceiling as a Black woman,''&nbsp;Frank DeMauro, a Northrop Grumman vice president, said on the eve of liftoff.

''A homework assignment for all of you is to go watch that movie after the Cygnus launch.''

Johnson's numbers contributed to the February&nbsp;20, 1962, flight in which Glenn became the first American to orbit the world. The film, released in late 2016, depicted the effort put forth by Johnson and other Black women at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, during the early days of space exploration. Langley is 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the launch site at Wallops Island.

Northrop Grumman launched the 4-ton shipment for NASA in the early afternoon from Wallops, where temperatures were just above freezing. The Antares rocket was visible from the Carolinas to Connecticut, at least where skies were clear.

This will be the space station's second delivery in less than a week. A Russian capsule pulled up Wednesday with apples and oranges, among other things.

''Oh, we love fresh food!!!''&nbsp;tweeted Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi. He noted that the space station flew over Virginia just 10 minutes ahead of Sunday's launch.

Noguchi and his six US&nbsp;And Russian crewmates can expect more apples once the Cygnus arrives, along with tomatoes, nuts, smoked salmon, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, caramels, and coconut strips.

The capsule also holds 120,000 tiny roundworms for a muscle experiment, as well as off-the-shelf computer equipment to increase data processing speed at the space station. Also flying: radiation detectors intended for NASA's astronaut moon-landing program, and a new system to convert more of the astronauts' urine into drinking water.

It is Northrop Grumman's 15th station supply run for NASA. SpaceX is NASA's other shipper.

A space station supply ship named after the Black NASA mathematician featured in the movie 'Hidden Figures' rocketed into orbit Sunday, the 59th anniversary of John Glenn's historic launch.

A space station supply ship named after the Black NASA mathematician featured in the movie 'Hidden Figures' rocketed into orbit Sunday, the 59th anniversary of John Glenn's historic launch. Northrop Grumman's Cygnus capsule dubbed the ''S.S. Katherine Johnson'' should reach the International Space Station on Monday following its launch from Virginia's eastern shore. Johnson died almost exactly a year ago at age 101. ''Mrs. Johnson was selected for her hand-written calculations that helped launch the first Americans into space, as well as her accomplishments in breaking glass ceiling after glass ceiling as a Black woman,'' Frank DeMauro, a Northrop Grumman vice president, said on the eve of liftoff. ''A homework assignment for all of you is to go watch that movie after the Cygnus launch.'' Johnson's numbers contributed to the February 20, 1962, flight in which Glenn became the first American to orbit the world. The film, released in late 2016, depicted the effort put forth by Johnson and other Black women at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, during the early days of space exploration. Langley is 100 miles (160 kilometers) from the launch site at Wallops Island. Northrop Grumman launched the 4-ton shipment for NASA in the early afternoon from Wallops, where temperatures were just above freezing. The Antares rocket was visible from the Carolinas to Connecticut, at least where skies were clear. This will be the space station's second delivery in less than a week. A Russian capsule pulled up Wednesday with apples and oranges, among other things. ''Oh, we love fresh food!!!'' tweeted Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi. He noted that the space station flew over Virginia just 10 minutes ahead of Sunday's launch. Noguchi and his six US And Russian crewmates can expect more apples once the Cygnus arrives, along with tomatoes, nuts, smoked salmon, Parmesan and cheddar cheeses, caramels, and coconut strips. The capsule also holds 120,000 tiny roundworms for a muscle experiment, as well as off-the-shelf computer equipment to increase data processing speed at the space station. Also flying: radiation detectors intended for NASA's astronaut moon-landing program, and a new system to convert more of the astronauts' urine into drinking water. It is Northrop Grumman's 15th station supply run for NASA. SpaceX is NASA's other shipper.

Space station launch honours Black NASA mathematician in 'Hidden Figures' film

NASA has decided to rename its Washington headquarters after Mary Jackson, its first black female engineer. Mary Jackson's story was told in an American hit film "Hidden Figures."

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"Mary W. Jackson was part of a group of very important women who helped NASA succeed in getting American astronauts into space," NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement.

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"Mary never accepted the status quo, she helped break barriers and open opportunities for African Americans and women in the field of engineering and technology."

Jackson was recruited in 1951 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which in 1958 was succeeded by NASA. She began her career as a research mathematician and was later promoted to become the agency's first black female engineer.

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Jim Bridenstine announced that the new Mary W Jackson NASA headquarters building would be located on "Hidden Figures Way," which was renamed just last year.

"Hidden no more, we will continue to recognize the contributions of women, African Americans, and people of all backgrounds who have made NASA's successful history of exploration possible," Bridenstine said.

NASA's move comes weeks after protests in the US against systemic racism and racial inequality.

"NASA facilities across the country are named after people who dedicated their lives to push the frontiers of the aerospace industry," Bridenstine said.

"The nation is beginning to awaken to the greater need to honour the full diversity of people who helped pioneer our great nation."

(Inputs from AFP)

NASA has decided to rename its Washington headquarters after Mary Jackson, its first black female engineer. Mary Jackson's story was told in an American hit film "Hidden Figures.

NASA has decided to rename its Washington headquarters after Mary Jackson, its first black female engineer. Mary Jackson's story was told in an American hit film "Hidden Figures." Also read: Rhode Island to change official name over links to colonial slavery; Governor signs executive orders "Mary W. Jackson was part of a group of very important women who helped NASA succeed in getting American astronauts into space," NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine said in a statement. 📍 Welcome to the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building Today, Administrator @JimBridenstine announced that we’re naming our headquarters building in Washington, DC after our first African-American female engineer: https://t.co/znX2jXklRh — NASA (@NASA) June 25, 2020 📍 Welcome to the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building Today, Administrator @JimBridenstine announced that we’re naming our headquarters building in Washington, DC after our first African-American female engineer: https://t.co/znX2jXklRh — NASA (@NASA) June 25, 2020 × "Mary never accepted the status quo, she helped break barriers and open opportunities for African Americans and women in the field of engineering and technology." Jackson was recruited in 1951 by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, which in 1958 was succeeded by NASA. She began her career as a research mathematician and was later promoted to become the agency's first black female engineer. Jim Bridenstine announced that the new Mary W Jackson NASA headquarters building would be located on "Hidden Figures Way," which was renamed just last year. "Hidden no more, we will continue to recognize the contributions of women, African Americans, and people of all backgrounds who have made NASA's successful history of exploration possible," Bridenstine said. NASA's move comes weeks after protests in the US against systemic racism and racial inequality. "NASA facilities across the country are named after people who dedicated their lives to push the frontiers of the aerospace industry," Bridenstine said. "The nation is beginning to awaken to the greater need to honour the full diversity of people who helped pioneer our great nation." (Inputs from AFP)

NASA renames headquarters after Mary Jackson, the inspiration behind Oscar nominated film 'Hidden Figures'

Actor Woody Harrelson will topline the cast of dramedy 'Fruit Loops'.

The film will be directed by Ted Melfi, best known for helming the Oscar-nominated 2016 biographical drama 'Hidden Figures'.

He has also penned the script for the new film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is being backed by Fox 2000 and Chernin Entertainment.

The story follows a group of mental patients who band together when their hospital suddenly sells.&nbsp;

Harrelson, 57, will take on the role of Colonel Leonard F. Cubby, a patient who suffers from severe PTSD from his tours in Vietnam.

The actor most recently featured in Tom Hardy-starrer superhero film 'Venom'.&nbsp;

He will be next seen in 'The Highwaymen', alongside Kevin Costner, 'Zombieland: Double Tap' and the Roland Emmerich-directed 'Midway'.&nbsp;

Actor Woody Harrelson will topline the cast of dramedy 'Fruit Loops'. The film will be directed by Ted Melfi, best known for helming the Oscar-nominated 2016 biographical drama 'Hidden Figures'.

Actor Woody Harrelson will topline the cast of dramedy 'Fruit Loops'. The film will be directed by Ted Melfi, best known for helming the Oscar-nominated 2016 biographical drama 'Hidden Figures'. He has also penned the script for the new film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project is being backed by Fox 2000 and Chernin Entertainment. The story follows a group of mental patients who band together when their hospital suddenly sells. Harrelson, 57, will take on the role of Colonel Leonard F. Cubby, a patient who suffers from severe PTSD from his tours in Vietnam. The actor most recently featured in Tom Hardy-starrer superhero film 'Venom'. He will be next seen in 'The Highwaymen', alongside Kevin Costner, 'Zombieland: Double Tap' and the Roland Emmerich-directed 'Midway'.

Woody Harrelson to star in 'Fruit Loops'

Hidden Figures is an american biographical drama film directed by Theodore Melfi. The movie is based on a non fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly. It is nominated in the Best Pictures category at Academy Awards.

Storyline: 4.5/5

Hidden Figures is a story of women African American Mathematicians in NASA in 1960s. The movie is a refreshing break from regular mundane plots.

Everyone has heard about racial discrimination during those days but it is tough to imagine it in a science haven like NASA. This biographical drama made that tough job really easy.

Direction: 4.5/5

A well directed movie will never let you feel the ticking of clock and this one makes you forget the existence of clock. From the opening frame to the closing, there is not a single dull moment in the film.&nbsp;

Melfi successfully managed to convert a biographical book to a binding visual experience.

Acting: 5/5

For a successful movie, actors needs to feel the characters. The three leading ladies in this movie aced the art of absorbing their characters and bringing them alive on the screen.

Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janalle Monae were not the only one, Jim Parsons and Mahershala Ali too did full justice to their roles.

Entertainment : 5/5

This movie is a full packed entertainment. Even after being a NASA oriented film, it is not heavy on scientific jargons or mathematical theorems.&nbsp;

This enriching journey of three women takes the audience with them, glides through their strengths and finally lands on the pedestal of a future that changed history.

Overall rating: 4.5/5 
&nbsp; 
Book the earliest possible show, double up your popcorn and make sure you see this movie even if you are neck deep in work.

(WION)

The movie has an overall rating of 4.5. So book the earliest possible show, double up your popcorn and make sure you see this movie

Hidden Figures is an american biographical drama film directed by Theodore Melfi. The movie is based on a non fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly. It is nominated in the Best Pictures category at Academy Awards. Storyline: 4.5/5 Hidden Figures is a story of women African American Mathematicians in NASA in 1960s. The movie is a refreshing break from regular mundane plots. Everyone has heard about racial discrimination during those days but it is tough to imagine it in a science haven like NASA. This biographical drama made that tough job really easy. Direction: 4.5/5 A well directed movie will never let you feel the ticking of clock and this one makes you forget the existence of clock. From the opening frame to the closing, there is not a single dull moment in the film. Melfi successfully managed to convert a biographical book to a binding visual experience. Acting: 5/5 For a successful movie, actors needs to feel the characters. The three leading ladies in this movie aced the art of absorbing their characters and bringing them alive on the screen. Taraji P Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janalle Monae were not the only one, Jim Parsons and Mahershala Ali too did full justice to their roles. Entertainment : 5/5 This movie is a full packed entertainment. Even after being a NASA oriented film, it is not heavy on scientific jargons or mathematical theorems. This enriching journey of three women takes the audience with them, glides through their strengths and finally lands on the pedestal of a future that changed history. Overall rating: 4.5/5 Book the earliest possible show, double up your popcorn and make sure you see this movie even if you are neck deep in work. (WION)

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