Christa McAuliffe - Astronaut
Christa McAuliffe, the New Hampshire schoolteacher who was selected to be the first civilian in space and who perished along with six fellow astronauts aboard the space shuttle Challenger, was born in Massachusetts. Get to know this historic and courageous New Englander, and make plans to visit the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire, a great family destination.
Christa McAuliffe: Astronaut, Teacher
About.com's Space Guide, Nick Greene, profiles astronaut and teacher Christa McAuliffe.
Challenger Crew Biographies
The Challenger Center for Space Science Education provides this biography of Christa McAuliffe and her fellow crew members aboard the Challenger space shuttle that was tragically lost in 1986.
Space Shuttle Challenger: A Tribute
From Life magazine, these images tell the story of the space shuttle Challenger, from its first through its final, ill-fated flight with schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe on board.
Challenger Flight 51-L
From NASA, this document contains details of the Challenger space shuttle's final mission, during which Christa McAuliffe and her fellow astronauts perished. It includes detailed information on what the shuttle flight was to have entailed and a chronology of the sequence of events that led to the tragic loss of the craft and her crew on January 28, 1986.
Christa McAuliffe - A Biography
From the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, here is a detailed biography of the Massachusetts-born New Hampshire schoolteacher who made history when she was selected by NASA to be the first civilian in space.
The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium
The Christa McAuliffe Planetarium in Concord, New Hampshire, is a living memorial to the state's famous schoolteacher turned astronaut. The 92-seat theater presents a variety of shows featuring computer-generated effects, video, slides and music that teach space enthusiasts of all ages about the stars.
Historical Profiles: Christa McAuliffe
From framingham.com, here is a profile and images of Christa McAuliffe, who spent her childhood in Framingham, Massachusetts.
McAuliffe Archives
The Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Education and Teaching Excellence shares an online archive of memorabilia and photos from the life of Christa McAuliffe. Objects were provided by her mother.
The McAuliffe/Challenger Center at Framingham State College
The McAuliffe Center was established by Framingham State College to honor alumna Christa Corrigan McAuliffe and her commitment to education. The center provides professional development opportunities for New England teachers. Though the center is not open to the public, its Web site provides a variety of resources for those interested in learning about America's space program.
Online Challenger Memorial
This Web site is dedicated to the Challenger and her seven-member crew. It includes the text of Ronald Reagan's speech following the 1986 tragedy, photos and biographies of the astronauts, information about the Challenger Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery and more.
S. Christa Corrigan McAuliffe - NASA Biographical Data
This is space shuttle Challenger astronaut Christa McAuliffe's official NASA biography.