Webthis week on disrupted, we hear from two black americans who helped pave the way for the next generation of nasa astronauts and administrators.
Webin this revelatory and moving memoir, a former nasa astronaut and nfl wide receiver shares his personal journey from the gridiron to the stars, examining the intersecting.
Webyou may recognize retired astronaut leland melvin from his famous 2009 nasa portrait with his two dogs, jake and scout.
Leland melvin, one of a few african americans to ever travel into space.
Webleland devon melvin (born february 15, 1964) is an american engineer and a retired nasa astronaut.
Webwhile training with nasa, leland suffered a severe injury that left him deaf he was relegated to earthbound assignments but chose to remain and support his.
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