40 years ago, the #Challenger exploded while it took off into space, killing all 7 crew members which included teacher #ChristaMcAuliffe who was suppose to teach class while in space. It was the worst tragedy to happen on US soil at the time.

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on 40 years after Challenger disaster Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian teacher ever chosen for a space mission, was one of seven crew members killed in the disaster. Four decades later, she continues to change lives.

Christa McAuliffe's legacy lives on 40 years after Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

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Remembering the Challenger tragedy through the teacher who dreamed of space This 1986 video captures the days of delays, the shock of loss and the New Hampshire teacher’s lasting legacy.

Challenger 40 years later: Remembering the tragedy through the teacher who dreamed of space

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I watched with classmates on #ThisDayInHistory in 1986 as the #SpaceShuttle #Challenger exploded on live television. The principal thought watching would be great for us as teacher #ChristaMcAuliffe was on board. I still lament the fall in public #SpaceExploration funds/efforts.

Seems an appropriate time to share this.

I was 5 years old, remember watching at school on one of those chunky CRTs strapped to a media cart.

We were watching because one of the astronauts was a teacher.

This song is an affirmation.

#FrankTurner #SilentKey #Challenger #ChristaMcAuliffe

Pioneer woman, wife, mother, teacher: A profile of Christa McAuliffe - Concord Monitor Christa McAuliffe, a Concord High School history teacher, was selected as the first private citizen to venture to space. Christa, who was born in Boston in 1948, was the eldest of five children and gr...

Pioneer woman, wife, mother, teacher: A profile of #ChristaMcAuliffe
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We're starting off our 2026 Wednesday series with the quote, "I touch the future, I teach;" from Christa McAuliffe. This year will mark the fortieth anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster [which occurred in 1986]; but, her notion that educators shape tomorrow by guiding students today continues on as part of her legacy. This sentiment is also being carried through the "I Touch the Future" Exhibition occurring at Carlisle Arts Learning Center [38 W Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA 17013] which opens this Friday, January 09, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. This show features one of our original artworks ["Sun's In My Eye," a 20x16" Mixed Media on Canvas from August 2024], and eight of our hand-painted scarves! Artist's Statement / Backstory: When I first heard the show was being called "I Touch the Future" my gut reaction was cringy and gross. In taking a moment to pause and reflect on the sentiment of the quote, I realized it was beautiful and not as I'd initially thought it to be! My submissions for this show are the one mixed media composition and eight completely new scarf designs. As I've worked more and more with my acrylics on the silks over the past few years I've been watching how the colors bleed, move, mingle or separate, and can be layered with drying time. This grouping contains a few of my favorite designs to date; which hopefully means there are even more amazing things ​on the horizon in 2026! Hope to see you Friday at the Opening or be sure to check out this exhibition at CALC before the end of the month!

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Christa McAuliffe was born on September 2, 1948. She'd be 77 today. 

Her fearless spirit still inspires us to reach for the stars. 

"If you're offered a seat on a rocket ship, don't ask what seat. Just get on." - Christa McAuliffe

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Christa McAuliffe’s Life Ended in Tragedy on the ‘Challenger’ Shuttle. Here’s How the High School Teacher Was Chosen for the Ill-Fated Flight NASA’s “Teacher in Space” added joy to many Americans’ lives and increased excitement for the future of spaceflight, though she never reached her destination

Christa McAuliffe’s Life Ended in Tragedy on the ‘Challenger’ Shuttle. Here’s How the High School Teacher Was Chosen for the Ill-Fated Flight: NASA’s “Teacher in Space” added joy to many Americans’ lives and increased… @SmithsonianMag #ChristaMcauliffe #Challenger #NASA #TeacherInSpace #SpaceFlight

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Two more from yesterday. What stunned me was that in spite of obvious anger at the government, the support for each other was palpable. Note the statue is of #ChristaMcAuliffe, from #concord #NewHampshire

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Christa McAuliffe who never actually made it to space was an actual astronaut and she gave her life for her mission.
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Hey New Hampshire get ready to see #ChristaMcAuliffe removed.
Have the day you voted for….

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To Republicans, #SallyRide or #ChristaMcAuliffe or #MaeJamison never existed. There would be no #NASA if it weren't for #MargaretHamilton.

I guess they're going to remove #KathrineJohnson from the name of the building that named after her too.

Goodbye #DorothyVaughan and #MaryJackson […]

39 years ago, the #Challenger exploded while it took off into space, killing all 7 crew members which included teacher #ChristaMcAuliffe who was supposed to teach class while in space. It was the worst tragedy to happen on #US soil at the time.

On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. This is original Eyewit... TikTok video by ABC7NY

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Being in a classroom on January 28, 1986, was supposed to be an exciting day. My teacher wheeled in a TV on a metal cart. A buzz of energy in air as we were going to watch history happen live.
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Christa Christa remains an inspiration to the next generation of dreamers and achievers.

ICYMI: A new #PBS documentary "Christa," highlighting #Concord teacher #ChristaMcAuliffe, premiered Dec. 19. The 30-minute film explores McAuliffe's relationship with Concord, and her becoming the country's first teacher in space! 🚀✨

To watch the movie, click the 🔗: www.pbs.org/show/christa/