The United States Mint is set to memorialize Christa McAuliffe, the teacher and astronaut who died in the Challenger disaster in 1986, with a commemorative silver dollar coin.
Three decades after the Challenger disaster, Christa McAuliffe's lessons will finally be taughtThe 37-year-old social studies teacher from Concord, New Hampshire, was chosen for NASA's"Teacher in Space" program, and was one of the seven crew members aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded. A faulty rocket booster caused the shuttle to break apart soon after it lifted off.
uses robotic competitions to encourage children to pursue opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Read MoreSon of space shuttle Challenger commander remembers tragedy 33 years ago"As part of the Community, we are inspired to advocate for wider recognition of our nation's STEM heroes," said Dean Kamen, founder of
. "This commemorative coin will honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy not just by celebrating her life and service, but by designating additional funds to a program with a proven track record of inspiring young people to pursue science and technology. I am extremely grateful to everyone who helped pass this legislation and am excited that
students will benefit as a result."
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