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Leland Melvin: 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)

English
  • Originally Aired January 31, 2019
  • Runtime 13 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code LelandMelvin_2018S
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Name Type Role
Leland Melvin Guest Star