Leland Melvin

Leland Melvin

Former NASA Astronaut | Inspiring Stories of Perseverance

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Leland Melvin
Leland Melvin

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Leland Melvin's remarkable career spans engineering, education, and space exploration. As a former NASA astronaut, he completed two space shuttle missions, logging over 565 hours in space.

Melvin also played in the NFL as a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. Leveraging his diverse experiences, he shares powerful stories of determination and excellence that inspire communities to drive lasting positive change.

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An astronaut's story of curiosity, perspective and change

What job is best for a young man who's been a tennis ace, a cross-country traveler, a chemistry nerd and an NFL draftee? How about ... astronaut? Leland Melvin tells the story of the challenges he's accepted and the opportunities he's seized -- and how they led him to the International Space Station and a whole new perspective of life on earth. (Contains mature content)

TED 2018🇨🇦VancouverNov 2018
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