NH’s Christa McAuliffe Remembered in Netflix Documentary

I remember January 28, 1986, the day that the Challenger exploded.

Here in New Hampshire, we were particularly proud that one of our own was going to be aboard the Challenger.  Concord, NH school teacher, Christa McAuliffe was going to be the first teacher in space.

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We saw the explosion, only 73 seconds into the flight, according to WMUR, and the trails of fire and smoke it produced go in several different directions in the sky.  All seven aboard perished, including NH school teacher, Christa McAuliffe.

Christa's Family Witnessed the Explosion

We were horrified to know that Christa's family also saw the explosion in Florida, as they watched the launch live.

Christa Was Born in Boston

Christa was born in Boston and moved to Framingham where she graduated high school.  She moved to Concord, NH with her husband, Steven McAuliffe accepted a position as Assistant to the NH Attorney General. 

Netflix created a four part documentary series called "Challenger:  The Final Flight" according to abcnews.com. I have watched the following Trailer for the series and I warn you, before you watch it, you may need a tissue.

Where were you when the Challenger exploded?

I remember being at an office job right out of college and I got a call from a co-worker.  I didn't believe him at the time, but sadly, it was true.

New Hampshire will always remember Christa.  In September of 2024, she made history again, being the first female statue to be erected on the State House lawn.