Barbara Morgan

Barbara Morgan, a former schoolteacher and NASA astronaut, shares her firsthand experiences as the backup for Christa McAuliffe on the ill-fated Challenger mission. She recalls the rigorous training with the Challenger crew and the emotional impact of watching the launch that ended in tragedy. Morgan reflects on the national mourning that followed and the lessons learned from the investigation into the disaster, offering a personal glimpse into a moment that deeply affected America and shaped the future of space exploration.