Grace Hopper
Grace Hopper was a pioneering computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral, known for her groundbreaking work in developing early programming languages and her contributions to the COBOL language. Often referred to as 'Amazing Grace,' she was instrumental in advancing computer science and promoting the role of women in technology. The Nvidia Hopper chip series is named in her honor, reflecting her legacy in computing.
Born on Dec 09, 1906 (118 years old)
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Costa Rica:
Grace Hopper is honored by naming the dron jumper Grace, which aims to explore permanently shadowed craters on the Moon.
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Lithuania:
The module 'Athena' carries scientific instruments named in honor of Grace Hopper.
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France:
The small robot aboard the Athena probe is named Grace in honor of mathematician Grace Hopper.
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Lithuania:
The mission's jumping drone is named 'Grace' in honor of the famous computer scientist Grace Hopper.
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Costa Rica:
Grace Hopper was one of the first programmers who coined the term 'bug' after finding a moth causing a computer error.
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Guatemala:
Grace Hopper is honored by naming a lunar drone after her, recognizing her contributions to computer science.
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Venezuela:
The jumping drone is named Grace in honor of the computer pioneer Grace Hopper.
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Costa Rica:
The jumping drone is named Grace in honor of the pioneer of computing Grace Hopper.
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Uruguay:
The jumping drone Grace is named in honor of the pioneering computer scientist Grace Hopper.
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India:
The hopping drone 'Grace' is named after computing pioneer Grace Hopper.
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