Overview
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is a science center and planetarium honoring Christa McAuliffe and Alan Shepard.
History
Christa McAuliffe, a Concord teacher, died in the 1986 Challenger disaster. Alan Shepard, from Derry, was the first American in space. The center opened in 1990.
Today
The center draws school groups and families for planetarium shows and exhibits.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.