Christa McAuliffe Honored with Statue at New Hampshire State House

The statue commemorates the legacy of the 'Teacher in Space' and is the first of a woman on the capitol grounds.

The bronze statue of Christa McAuliffe was unveiled on her 76th birthday.
McAuliffe was the first private citizen selected for a NASA mission and died in the Challenger disaster.
The statue was created by Benjamin Victor, using McAuliffe's original flight suit for accuracy.
Governor Chris Sununu emphasized the statue's role in inspiring future generations.
The memorial commission also held an art competition for New Hampshire students in McAuliffe's honor.