“The president felt that it was important to send an ordinary citizen to experience the excitement of space travel as a representative for all Americans.”
Quote by Christa McAuliffe
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Christa McAuliffe
Teacher and American astronaut. Born on September 2, 1948, in New Hampshire, USA, she died on January 28, 1986, in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. She was the first teacher selected as an astronaut in American history, known for her educational background and passion for education. more