Christa McAuliffe: Reach for the Stars is a 2006 English-language Documentary film. The amazing story of NASA's Teacher in Space, Christa McAuliffe - and the impact her death had on her family and the nation - watching in horror as space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28th 1986. Narrated by Susan Sarandon, music by Carly Simon. Written by Anonymous. Christa mcauliffe: reach for the stars stars Pam Dawber in the title role along with Susan Sarandon and Stephanie Zimbalist in supporting roles. It was released on 22nd January 2006.