She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/28/science/challenger-center-40th-anniversary
She was supposed to be the first teacher in space. 40 years later, her mission continues
https://edition.cnn.com/2026/01/28/science/challenger-center-40th-anniversary
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If only we used the access to LEO given by programs like Blue Origins, that made getting educators and divulgators to space easier and cheaper than ever, we could really build on her shoulders.
Instead, Katy Perry got to go. Not even Lady Gaga, or Taylor Swift.
Kate Perry. Her last album didn’t even make it into the top 50 here in the US.
She was…The publicity stunt getthereitis is what probably caused the tragedy as any concerns to post pone the lunch were just brushed aside.