Sharon Christa McAuliffe (née Corrigan; September 2, 1948 – January 28, 1986) was an American teacher and astronaut from Concord, New Hampshire, who died on the Space Shuttle Challenger on …

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This documentary celebrates Christa's life and her enduring legacy. Through interviews with former students, New Hampshire dignitaries and educators, she is remembered as a teacher who believed …

After a rigorous series of physical and psychological tests, it was announced by Vice-President George Bush on July 19, 1985 that Christa McAuliffe would be the first teacher in space.

Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Christa, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name.

1 day ago · An Ocean County school district has agreed to sell the middle school named for astronaut Christa McAuliffe that permanently closed in June, officials said. The Jackson school board accepted …

Jun 14, 2024 · Christa is a feminine name with German, Danish, and English roots, meaning ‘follower of Christ.’ It stems from Christina, derived from Christiana, the Latin feminine variation of the holy name …

The name "Christa" has its origins in Greek, reflecting the influence of Christianity and Greek language and culture. It is a diminutive form of the name "Christina," which is the feminine form of "Christian."

The eldest of five, Christa helped take care of her siblings and was active in the Girl Scouts. In 1961, Christa heard President Kennedy’s call to land a man on the moon, beginning her lifelong fascination …