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The '''Educator Astronaut Project''' is a [[NASA]] program designed to educate students and spur excitement in [[math]], science, and [[space exploration]]. It is a successor to the [[Teacher in Space Project]] of the 1980s that was cancelled after [[Christa McAuliffe]] died in the [[Space Shuttle Challenger|Space Shuttle ''Challenger'']] [[Space Shuttle Challenger disaster|disaster]] ([[STS-51-L]]). NASA halted the teachers project amid concerns surrounding the risk of sending civilians to space. |
The '''Educator Astronaut Project''' is a [[NASA]] program designed to educate students and spur excitement in [[math]], science, and [[space exploration]]. It is a successor to the [[Teacher in Space Project]] of the 1980s that was cancelled after [[Christa McAuliffe]] died in the [[Space Shuttle Challenger|Space Shuttle ''Challenger'']] [[Space Shuttle Challenger disaster|disaster]] ([[STS-51-L]]). NASA halted the teachers project amid concerns surrounding the risk of sending civilians to space. |
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+ | [[File:Educator Astronauts.jpg|right|thumb|Educator Astronauts Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenberger, Richard Arnold, and Joseph Acaba during a microgravity flight.]] |
| − | In the 1990s, NASA created the Educator Astronaut Project, which carries on the objectives of the Teacher in Space |
+ | In the 1990s, NASA created the Educator Astronaut Project, which carries on the objectives of the Teacher in Space Program—seeking to elevate teaching as a profession and inspire students. Unlike the Teacher in Space Program, educator astronauts are fully trained astronauts who do the same jobs and duties that any other astronaut does.<ref>{{Cite news|last=NASA|title=Preflight Interview with Barbara Morgan|publisher=NASA|url=http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts118/morgan_interview.html|accessdate=August 13, 2007}}</ref> They fly as crew members with critical mission responsibilities, as well as education-related goals. In addition to their technical assignments, they assist other astronauts in connecting to students and teachers through space exploration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/archives/sts-118/index.html |title=STS-118 mission summary |publisher=Spaceflight.nasa.gov |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstory.cfm?ArticleID=4263 'Teachers in Space' will endure] {{wayback|url=http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/showstory.cfm?ArticleID=4263 |date=20070227233146}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bookrags.com/sciences/astronomy/civilians-in-space-spsc-03.html |title=Civilians in Space |publisher=Bookrags.com |accessdate=August 7, 2011}}</ref><ref>[http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/space_educator_030203.html NASA Assures That Teachers Will Fly in Space] {{wayback|url=http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/space_educator_030203.html |date=20061125035402}}</ref> |
[[Joseph M. Acaba]], [[Richard R. Arnold]] and [[Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger]] were selected as the first Educator Mission Specialists in the [[NASA Astronaut Group 19|2004 class]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=NASA|title=NASA's New Astronauts Meet The Press|date=October 8, 2004|publisher=NASA|url=http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2004/oct/HQ_n04160_new_ascans.html|accessdate=August 13, 2007}}</ref> Both Acaba and Arnold were part of the crew of [[STS-119]], a [[Space Shuttle]] mission to the [[International Space Station]] (ISS) which was flown by [[Space Shuttle Discovery|Space Shuttle ''Discovery'']] in March 2009. Metcalf-Lindenburger flew on [[STS-131]] in April 2010, also visiting the ISS aboard Space Shuttle ''Discovery''. |
[[Joseph M. Acaba]], [[Richard R. Arnold]] and [[Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger]] were selected as the first Educator Mission Specialists in the [[NASA Astronaut Group 19|2004 class]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=NASA|title=NASA's New Astronauts Meet The Press|date=October 8, 2004|publisher=NASA|url=http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2004/oct/HQ_n04160_new_ascans.html|accessdate=August 13, 2007}}</ref> Both Acaba and Arnold were part of the crew of [[STS-119]], a [[Space Shuttle]] mission to the [[International Space Station]] (ISS) which was flown by [[Space Shuttle Discovery|Space Shuttle ''Discovery'']] in March 2009. Metcalf-Lindenburger flew on [[STS-131]] in April 2010, also visiting the ISS aboard Space Shuttle ''Discovery''. |
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[[Barbara Morgan]], the backup to [[Christa McAuliffe]] in the Teacher in Space Project, remained involved with NASA after the ''Challenger'' disaster and continued to work with NASA’s Education Division until her selection as a [[Mission Specialist]] in 1998. Morgan completed two years of astronaut training and evaluation, and began official duties in 2000. Morgan became the first former teacher to travel to space on [[STS-118]]. While NASA press releases and media briefings often referred to her as a "Mission Specialist Educator" or "Educator Astronaut", Morgan did not train in the Educator Astronaut Project. [[NASA Administrator]] [[Michael D. Griffin]] clarified at a press conference after STS-118 that Morgan was not considered a Mission Specialist Educator, but rather was a standard Mission Specialist, who had once been a teacher.<ref>Michael Griffin, NASA TV: STS-118 Post-Landing briefing</ref> Morgan's duties as a Mission Specialist were no different from other Shuttle Mission Specialists. |
[[Barbara Morgan]], the backup to [[Christa McAuliffe]] in the Teacher in Space Project, remained involved with NASA after the ''Challenger'' disaster and continued to work with NASA’s Education Division until her selection as a [[Mission Specialist]] in 1998. Morgan completed two years of astronaut training and evaluation, and began official duties in 2000. Morgan became the first former teacher to travel to space on [[STS-118]]. While NASA press releases and media briefings often referred to her as a "Mission Specialist Educator" or "Educator Astronaut", Morgan did not train in the Educator Astronaut Project. [[NASA Administrator]] [[Michael D. Griffin]] clarified at a press conference after STS-118 that Morgan was not considered a Mission Specialist Educator, but rather was a standard Mission Specialist, who had once been a teacher.<ref>Michael Griffin, NASA TV: STS-118 Post-Landing briefing</ref> Morgan's duties as a Mission Specialist were no different from other Shuttle Mission Specialists. |
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Latest revision as of 00:45, 31 January 2018
The Educator Astronaut Project is a NASA program designed to educate students and spur excitement in math, science, and space exploration. It is a successor to the Teacher in Space Project of the 1980s that was cancelled after Christa McAuliffe died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (STS-51-L). NASA halted the teachers project amid concerns surrounding the risk of sending civilians to space.
History[]
Educator Astronauts Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenberger, Richard Arnold, and Joseph Acaba during a microgravity flight.
In the 1990s, NASA created the Educator Astronaut Project, which carries on the objectives of the Teacher in Space Program—seeking to elevate teaching as a profession and inspire students. Unlike the Teacher in Space Program, educator astronauts are fully trained astronauts who do the same jobs and duties that any other astronaut does.[1] They fly as crew members with critical mission responsibilities, as well as education-related goals. In addition to their technical assignments, they assist other astronauts in connecting to students and teachers through space exploration.[2][3][4][5]
Joseph M. Acaba, Richard R. Arnold and Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger were selected as the first Educator Mission Specialists in the 2004 class.[6] Both Acaba and Arnold were part of the crew of STS-119, a Space Shuttle mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which was flown by Space Shuttle Discovery in March 2009. Metcalf-Lindenburger flew on STS-131 in April 2010, also visiting the ISS aboard Space Shuttle Discovery.
Barbara Morgan[]
Barbara Morgan, the backup to Christa McAuliffe in the Teacher in Space Project, remained involved with NASA after the Challenger disaster and continued to work with NASA’s Education Division until her selection as a Mission Specialist in 1998. Morgan completed two years of astronaut training and evaluation, and began official duties in 2000. Morgan became the first former teacher to travel to space on STS-118. While NASA press releases and media briefings often referred to her as a "Mission Specialist Educator" or "Educator Astronaut", Morgan did not train in the Educator Astronaut Project. NASA Administrator Michael D. Griffin clarified at a press conference after STS-118 that Morgan was not considered a Mission Specialist Educator, but rather was a standard Mission Specialist, who had once been a teacher.[7] Morgan's duties as a Mission Specialist were no different from other Shuttle Mission Specialists.
References[]
- ↑ Template:Cite news
- ↑ "STS-118 mission summary". Spaceflight.nasa.gov. http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/archives/sts-118/index.html. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
- ↑ 'Teachers in Space' will endure Archived February 27, 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Civilians in Space". Bookrags.com. http://www.bookrags.com/sciences/astronomy/civilians-in-space-spsc-03.html. Retrieved August 7, 2011.
- ↑ NASA Assures That Teachers Will Fly in Space Archived November 25, 2006 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Template:Cite news
- ↑ Michael Griffin, NASA TV: STS-118 Post-Landing briefing
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