Christine Darden went from being a "human computer" to the first African-American at NASA Langley to reach the top rank in the federal civil service.

An inspirational group of African American women — all NASA scientists — received the nation's highest civilian honor this week at the Capitol. They were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal ...

The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.

The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday.

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the US Capitol. Darden watched the ceremony from her ...

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden.

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol.

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol. NEW YORK (AP) — The hidden figures of the ...

The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to the families of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and Christine Darden at the U.S. Capitol.