Mary Sherman Morgan

Mary Sherman Morgan was an American chemist and inventor known for her significant contributions to the development of rocket propellants and explosives during the mid-20th century. She worked for the Aerojet Rocketdyne company, where she invented a highly effective propellant called hydrazine, which is still used today in various spacecraft. Morgan's work was crucial in advancing the U.S. space program, especially during the Cold War era, and she broke barriers in a male-dominated field, becoming a role model for women in science and technology. Her innovations continue to impact aerospace engineering and exploration.