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Christa McAuliffe

Christa McAuliffe (1948–1986) flew to space once. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-51-L, 1986.

United States1 spaceflights— days in space

Spaceflights

Jan 28, 1986
STS-51-LSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1948
Died
1986
Occupation
astronaut, teacher
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
Teacher in Space Project

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
—
First flight
January 28, 1986
Education
Bowie State University; Framingham State University; Marian High School
Awards (Wikidata)
1: Congressional Space Medal of Honor

Source: Wikidata Q229674 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.