# Margaret Hamilton, software engineer, 1936-2026

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-18 12:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 5 · Current Velocity: 2.8

## Intelligence Brief
"Margaret Hamilton, software engineer, 1936-2026" developed substantial multi-source reporting across the Science sector, tracked across 5 distinct newsrooms by Newsylist.


Key reporting was led by Communications of the ACM, UA.NEWS, BBC and The Guardian. Coverage velocity and cross-outlet momentum were measured using Newsylist open coverage telemetry.


Synthesized from multi-source international reporting and live coverage telemetry under Newsylist open intelligence methodology.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### What drove coverage for Margaret Hamilton, software engineer, 1936-2026?
Coverage spiked when 5 independent newsrooms published 5 verified reports during this coverage cycle.

### How did Newsylist track this trend?
Newsylist monitored article arrival rates, source diversity, and cross-outlet validation in real time.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Hamilton, Margaret

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications of the ACM | In Memoriam: Margaret Hamilton (1936-2026) | 2026-10-17 04:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidEFVX3lxTE1FREZwTzJJTkV6eFZzZGJvc1hEMmpxQTRYd19EbFJXMENOdWN4SUFleV9TSy1YbHpQZl9ka1pubHZtdC1JdW9JRjNwVGtlaFJCM05pdnZMUXc3QjEtc2lpQ2ZTN1ZoQWx2MGRPRU5LQ0N6TU9F?oc=5) |
| UA.NEWS | Margaret Hamilton, Apollo software pioneer, dies at 90 | 2026-10-17 04:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxPVnh6LXo0dkVkX0RnNS10cFpHWUwzazByZWo5aHM3MndobnBuOEhaRjJkdlRDUk1QTzJVN2gwbC1qZk5mVDNKcXhlMkRDOTFPYjdRbXVHUGk5eThTOXRYVTVoTW4yV0M4OUJ5bW5XcEV0RmpJakh3SkNGckhuOTU1TG9QbHp6bWVxM2RETUZWazVObkdZd0FHNWFpQTNpOTFyaDBBZ1V3SnJRaWpXVkZHaDlkNA?oc=5) |
| BBC | Last Word | 2026-10-17 04:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUEFVX3lxTE1abFZySXRaSGJfR3c4MFE0ekdnTDZuQk41RlNSVTIyVnZWeTRLaDhrODE4Vnc5cVFJbENwY1ZQeHlKR3kwRnJpUThkeTZBRmto?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Margaret Hamilton obituary | 2026-10-17 04:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMif0FVX3lxTE5LVDdJX1FiekotaFVBdTB3VWMyQ3JsWWE1ZTJIUG5NdktFM2FSM0czcXBlaHJqZDZZdU9FcHR4X0c2ZXlVdE5FblVLTDFlTVhDbk0weGtRcW9wMVNkOFYyVXFLZm5IYjQwUW9MTmUzWEI0RUowYTJlWmt4ektzRW8?oc=5) |
| Financial Times | Margaret Hamilton, software engineer, 1936-2026 | 2026-10-17 04:01 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxOZmxXVFA0ZDA5QUtYaG14bms3YnlLTFRCUF80VHdvUzR2Y3d4bFhLeFJfaWdLREhtdk1uOW52UEtnQWpSQkU4TGZJcjhLQXkxdWowV0h5MXFKMVZZTnVmRFNSOFNRbEFLSzQyNWQ5ZUNzSFlaNkt6Q0J3U203YkRRNjJTNS0?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-10-18/margaret-hamilton-software-engineer-1936-2026*
*Synthesized by Newsylist Open Intelligence Engine under E-E-A-T journalistic standards.*