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“My sympathies have always been for working-class people.”

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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

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“I can remember in early elementary school when the Russians launched the first satellite. There was still so much unknown about space. People thought Mars was probably populated.”

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“I cannot join the space program and restart my life as an astronaut, but this opportunity to connect my abilities as an educator with my interests in history and space is a unique opportunity to fulfill my early fantasies.”

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“I will go around the space shuttle and give a guided tour of the major areas and describe what is done in each area. This will be called The Ultimate Field Trip.”

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“I will have a one-hour program called the Mission Watch, where I will describe details of the mission and give additional information about the lessons from space.”

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“My job in space will be to observe and write a journal. I am also going to be teaching a class for students on earth about life in space and on the space shuttle and conducting experiments.”

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“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.”

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“The Twilight Zone' wasn't around with the kids. They think going up in space is neat. Within their lifetime, there will be paying passengers on the shuttle.”

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“I’ve always been an entrepreneur, but it’s never been about the money. I like a challenge, the harder the better.”

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