Leland D. Melvin
Leland D. Melvin | |
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Melvin in 2024 | |
| Born | Leland Devon Melvin February 15, 1964 Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S. |
| Education | University of Richmond (BS) University of Virginia (MS) |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
Time in space | 23d 13h 28m |
| Selection | NASA Group 17 (1998) |
| Missions | STS-122 STS-129 |
Mission insignia | |
| Football career | |
| No. 4 – Richmond Spiders | |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Career information | |
| High school | Heritage (Lynchburg, VA) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Website | Official website |
Leland Devon Melvin (born February 15, 1964) is an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on STS-122, and as mission specialist 1 on STS-129. Melvin was named the NASA Associate Administrator for Education in October 2010. Prior to joining NASA, he was a professional football player.