40 years ago today, seven brave heroes were lost aboard Space Shuttle Challenger—73 seconds after liftoff. For many in my generation, it was the first moment we remember exactly where we were—because a teacher, Christa McAuliffe, was going to space, and so many of us were watching. #TeacherinSpace
40 years ago today, the sky went silent.
For most, it’s history. For me, it was personal. My former teacher, Walt Tremer, was a finalist for Teacher in Space. He was just one phone call away from being there.
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#Challenger40 #TeacherInSpace #NASA #SpaceHistory 🚀🕯️
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
#ChristaMcAuliffe #TeacherInSpace #SpacePioneer #NASAHistory
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
6 years ago, I had the honor of nominating astronaut & educator Barbara Morgan for the #TeachersCollege Medal for Distinguished Service. 👩🚀🍎
Her journey from classroom to space is incredible. Take 20 mins to be inspired:
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#TCHappy #TeacherInSpace #BarbaraMorgan
On #InternationalWomensDay, celebrating my friend, NASA astronaut, fellow educator, and @teacherscollege.bsky.social medalist Barbara Morgan. Christa McAuliffe’s #TeacherInSpace backup on Space Shuttle Challenger, she later became a full astronaut and flew to space on Endeavour (STS-118).
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.
#genx #NASA #challenger #spaceshuttle #christamcauliffe #teacherinspace #challengerdisaster #school
new statue of Christa McAuliffe
The new Christa McAuliffe statue at the #NH State House
#TeacherInSpace #NHPolitics
#space #challenger #teacher #RIP
