In the book, titled Space Chasers, Melvin sets out to tell the story of kids who have been tasked with a special mission.

The astronaut, educator, former NFL player and now author wants the series to show kids they can do anything, with the right people in their orbit ...

A scout for the University of Richmond happened to be in the stands that day, and Melvin ended up getting a scholarship that set him on his path, today.

Leland Melvin is a former NASA astronaut and the author of Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances (Amistad, 2017). He’s based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Astronaut Leland ...

Leland D. Melvin, former NASA astronaut and associate administrator for education, was responsible for the development and implementation of the agency's education programs, strengthening involvement ...

Many of us know Leland Melvin from his iconic 2009 NASA ... A scout for the University of Richmond happened to be in the stands that day, and Melvin ended up getting a scholarship that set him ...

Astronaut Leland Melvin and his new graphic novel, 'Space Chasers' ...

Many of us know Leland Melvin from his iconic 2009 NASA photo with his ... A scout for the University of Richmond happened to be in the stands that day, and Melvin ended up getting a scholarship that ...