Apollo Guidance Computer

Period: 1961–1972

Summary

The Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) was a groundbreaking onboard computer system used in the Apollo missions to navigate and control spacecraft. Designed by MIT engineers, the AGC featured innovative software and hardware, including one of the earliest uses of integrated circuits. Its reliability and efficiency enabled astronauts to perform complex maneuvers, including manual intervention during the Apollo 11 landing, exemplifying the synergy between human and machine intelligence.