Storytelling in Science: Lessons from Apollo

This chapter features a Spanish scientist discussing the art of storytelling within the scientific realm, particularly in the context of NASA's Apollo missions. It highlights the significant contributions of women like Margaret Hamilton in early software engineering and recounts a pivotal incident that emphasized the need for prioritization in spacecraft software. The chapter also reflects on the evolution of technology and the importance of emotional narratives, drawing parallels with stories of underrepresented figures in space history.