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Space

Astronaut-Teacher Barbara Morgan Leaves NASA For University; Astronaut James Reilly Leaves NASA For Private-Sector Job

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Monday, June 30th, 2008

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Astronaut-teacher Barbara R. Morgan, who flew on Space Shuttle Endeavour last year and earlier was the backup to astronaut-teacher Christa McAuliffe, is leaving NASA to return to teaching. Also, astronaut James Reilly has left NASA to accept a position in the private sector. McAuliffe was one of seven crew members on Space Shuttle Challenger who died when O-rings on solid rocket boosters failed in freakishly frigid Florida weather on Jan. 28, 1986. Morgan continued her dual careers as an astronaut…

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