"Jan. 28 marks the 40th anniversary of the disaster. Framingham State University will host a memorial service for Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, class of 1970, and the rest of the Challenger Space Shuttle crew on Saturday, said the university. The university will host a performance of a musical tribute inspired by McAuliffe, a remembrance of the seven crew members, and a light show, said Framingham State."
""As a Framingham State alumna, she exemplified our University's commitment to preparing educators who believe in possibility - both in their students and in the future. On this solemn anniversary, we honor Christa and the entire Challenger crew by recommitting ourselves to their shared mission: expanding access to knowledge, inspiring young people to ask bold questions, and ensuring that learning remains a pathway to discovery and hope," said university President Nancy Niemi."
Jan. 28 marks the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. Framingham State University will host a memorial service for Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, class of 1970, and the rest of the crew. The program includes a musical tribute, a remembrance of the seven crew members, and a light show. The Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986, killing everyone on board. The mission aimed to release a satellite to study Halley's Comet. McAuliffe, a New Hampshire social studies teacher, planned to teach a lesson broadcast to schools and was known as the "First Teacher in Space." Framingham State named a building the McAuliffe Center.
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