Christa McAuliffe
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Summary
Christa McAuliffe was born on September 2, 1948[1], in Boston[2]. She died on January 28, 1986[3], in Cape Canaveral[4]. She worked as an astronaut[5] and teacher[6]. She ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,664 views/month, #5,057 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Steven J. McAuliffe[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[12]
- Educated at: Bowie State University[13], Framingham State University[14], Marian High School[15]
- Award received: Congressional Space Medal of Honor[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Part of: Teacher in Space Project[18]
- Commons category: Christa McAuliffe[19]
- Astronaut mission: STS-51-L[20]
- Cause of death: Space Shuttle Challenger disaster[21]
- Family name: McAuliffe[22], Corrigan[23]
- Given name: Christa[24], Sharon[25]
- Significant event: Space Shuttle Challenger disaster[26]
- Manner of death: accidental death[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[28], American English[29]
- Birth name: Sharon Christa Corrigan[30]
- Name in native language: Christa McAuliffe[31]
- Number of children: 2[32]
- Married name: Sharon Christa McAuliffe[33]
- Member of the crew of: STS-51-L[34]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for Christa McAuliffe include McAuliffe[35], a lunar crater[36] and The Christa McAuliffe Prize[37], an award[38], founded in 1987[39].
Why It Matters
Christa McAuliffe has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for her include McAuliffe[35], a lunar crater[36] and The Christa McAuliffe Prize[37], an award[38], founded in 1987[39].
FAQs
Where was Christa McAuliffe born?
Christa McAuliffe was born in Boston[2].
Where did Christa McAuliffe die?
Christa McAuliffe passed away in Cape Canaveral[4].
Who was Christa McAuliffe married to?
Christa McAuliffe's spouses include Steven J. McAuliffe[9].
What did Christa McAuliffe do for work?
Christa McAuliffe worked as an astronaut[5] and teacher[6].
Where did Christa McAuliffe go to school?
Christa McAuliffe was educated at Bowie State University[13], Framingham State University[14], and Marian High School[15].
What awards did Christa McAuliffe receive?
Honors received include Congressional Space Medal of Honor[16].