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Leland Melvin

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Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

Engineer, Former NASA Astronaut & Former NFL Wide Receiver

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Richmond, VA, USA
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Leland Melvin Biography

Leland Melvin is an engineer, educator, author, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver. He served on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis as a mission specialist on mission STS-122 (2008) and STS-129 (2009), helping to construct the International Space Station.

Upon hanging up his space boots, he led NASA Education and co-chaired the White House’s Federal Coordination in STEAM Education Task Force, developing the nation’s 5-year STEM education plan.

After 24 years with NASA as a researcher, astronaut and Senior Executive Service leader, he shares his life story as an athlete, astronaut, scientist, engineer, photographer, and musician to help inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue STEAM careers.

Melvin holds six honorary doctorates for his service in education, the sciences, and philanthropy.

In May 2017, Melvin released his memoir, "Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances." In "Chasing Space," Melvin shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, and examines the intersecting roles of community, perseverance, and grace that align to create the opportunities for success.

Leland Melvin Videos

  • ENN: Leland Melvin delivers Baird Lecture
    Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and NFL wide receiver, gave Elon's Baird lecture on March 31.
  • Chasing Space: Science and Life Lessons with Astronaut Leland Melvin
    In a class that's out of this world, astronaut Leland Melvin will explain why space exploration matters and how it affects our daily lives.
  • An astronaut's story of curiosity, perspective and change | Leland Melvin
    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 Books

  • Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances
    Chasing Space: An Astronaut's Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances

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Leland Melvin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Leland Melvin for your event is available upon request. Leland Melvin generally travels from Richmond, VA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are J.R. Martinez, Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, Carey Lohrenz, Lisa Leslie and Eric Boles. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Leland Melvin for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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