What happened to Christa McAuliffe husband?

Currently, at the age of 72, Steve McAuliffe continues to keep the memories of his former wife alive by serving as the Founding Director for the Challenger Center for Space Science Education. As for their children, they are all grown up now, in their 40s, and have also moved on with their lives.

Why was a teacher on the challenger?

In 1985, McAuliffe was selected from more than 11,000 applicants to participate in the NASA Teacher in Space Project and was scheduled to become the first teacher in space. As a member of mission STS-51-L, she was planning to conduct experiments and teach two lessons from Space Shuttle Challenger.

Who was the teacher who died on the Challenger?

Christa McAuliffe
35 years after Challenger tragedy, nation remembers Christa McAuliffe – the first US civilian to lift off. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Thirty-five years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded just over a minute after liftoff, killing all seven crewmembers, including New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.

Who was the teacher on the Space Shuttle Challenger?

McAuliffe was born September 2, 1948 to Edward and Grace Corrigan, and grew up being very excited about the space program. Years later, on her Teacher In Space Program application, she wrote, “I watched the Space Age being born and I would like to participate.”

Who was killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster?

Christa McAuliffe. Sharon Christa McAuliffe (née Corrigan; September 2, 1948 – January 28, 1986) was an American teacher and astronaut from Concord, New Hampshire and one of the seven crew members killed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

Who was the first American teacher to die in space?

High school teacher Christa McAuliffe was the first American civilian selected to go into space. She died in the explosion of the space shuttle ‘Challenger’ in 1986.

When did Christa McAuliffe board the Space Shuttle Challenger?

On January 28, 1986, McAuliffe boarded the Challenger space shuttle in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The shuttle exploded shortly after lift-off, killing everyone on board.