Casting Calls - Christa McAuliffe

Christa Mcauliffe

Expedition Files

Television Series $198/10 Woman 35 - 40 Non Union Background 05/18/2026 Los Angeles

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Christa McAuliffe was a school teacher from New Hampshire who, in 1985, was chosen out of 11,000 applicants to be the first ever teacher in space for STS-51-L space mission aboard the Challenger. During the launch in 1986, she and her fellow crew members aboard the ship all tragically passed away due to the ship breaking apart a mere 73 seconds after launching. We are covering historical events and theories surrounding the Challenger disaster. Please see reference photos, looking for someone with similar features. Please include reel or video work with submission.

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