Astronaut Turns Shuttle Into Classroom

August 14, 2007 By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer Astronaut Turns Shuttle Into Classroom (AP)

In this image from NASA television, space shuttle Endeavour astronauts Tracy Caldwell, left, Barbara Morgan, center, and Commander Scott Kelly talk with media from space Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007. (AP Photo/NASA TV)

(AP) -- Teacher-astronaut Barbara Morgan transformed the space shuttle and space station into a classroom Tuesday for her first education session from orbit, fulfilling the legacy of Christa McAuliffe with joy and also some sadness.

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