Leland D. Melvin

Leland D. Melvin
Melvin in 2024
Born	Leland Devon Melvin (1964-02-15) February 15, 1964 (age 60) Lynchburg, Virginia, U.S.
Education	University of Richmond (BS) University of Virginia (MS)
Space career
NASA astronaut
Time in space	23d 13h 28m[1]
Selection	NASA Group 17 (1998)
Missions	STS-122 STS-129
Mission insignia
College football career
Richmond Spiders – No. 4
Position	Wide receiver
Major	Chemistry
Career history
High school	Heritage (Lynchburg, VA) University of Richmond (1982–1985)
Career highlights and awards
University of Richmond Athletic Hall of Fame (1996–1997) All-UR Stadium Team (2010)
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.