NASA Educator in Space Mission
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Teacher in Space
Barbara Morgan explains what brought her to this point and how she first got involved with NASA.
Challenger Accident
Barbara Morgan talks about the aftermath of the Challenger accident and how NASA's response was important to kids.
Training with Christa
Barbara Morgan trained alongside Teacher in Space Christa McAuliffe, who perished in the Challenger accident. The two of them experience weightlessness on the "Vomit Comet."
Barbara's Beaming!
The interviewer notes that Barbara Morgan is "beaming." Just what has her so excited that she can't stop smiling?
STS-118 Mission Patch
The mission patch for STS-118 contains several symbols, such as a torch and maple leaf. Barbara Morgan talks about the patch and how the symbols illustrate the mission's theme.
Kids and STS-118
Educator in Space Barbara Morgan talks about what she thinks kids will get out of the STS-118 mission.
Mission Risks
Space exploration is risky! Is it worth it? Barbara Morgan thinks so, and explains why it's worth the risk.
Training Challenges
Astronaut training can be both challenging and rewarding. Barbara Morgan explains that training to be an astronaut is no different than being any other kind of student.
Educator Astronaut
What is an "Educator Astronaut"? Barbara Morgan talks about what it means to be an Educator Astronaut, and whether it's different than being a "Teacher in Space."
The STS-118 Mission
Who is Barbara Morgan and what is STS-118 all about? Read about the mission.
Space Games
Take a space quiz, build a rocket and find out where the space station is now! Play space games!
