| Birth Day | September 2, 1948 |
| Birth Place | Boston, MA |
| Age | 72 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 28, 1986 (age 37) |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Christa McAuliffe, known as an astronaut from Massachusetts, is estimated to have a net worth of $11 million in the year 2024. McAuliffe gained worldwide recognition as she was selected to be the first civilian teacher to fly into space. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when the Space Shuttle Challenger, carrying McAuliffe and six other crew members, disintegrated shortly after launch in 1986. Despite her untimely death, McAuliffe's legacy as an educator and astronaut continues to inspire millions around the world. Her estimated net worth reflects the value of her achievements and the impact she made during her extraordinary journey.
American Astronaut chosen for the STS-51-L mission from among 11,000 applications. She was scheduled to become NASA's first Teacher in space, but was tragically killed in 1986 when the Challenger exploded.
She started her career as an American history Teacher at a middle school in Maryland.
She was posthumously granted the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 2004.
She had two children with husband Steven McAuliffe.
She cited Astronaut John Glenn as one of her personal inspirations.
