Teacher in Space Project

The Teacher in Space Project (TISP) was a NASA program announced by Ronald Reagan in 1984 designed to inspire students, honor teachers, and spur interest in mathematics, science, and space exploration.

The program was cancelled in 1990 following the death of its first participant, Christa McAuliffe, in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (STS-51-L) four years earlier.

Revivals of the program in the private sector have been attempted by private aerospace initiatives.

Read more about Teacher In Space Project:  History, Rebirth, Citizens in Space

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