So he did the next logical thing:

Webas a result, he completed his training and went on two missions in 2008 and 2009, respectively, to the international space station as a mission specialist.

Webthis week on disrupted, we hear from two black americans who helped pave the way for the next generation of nasa astronauts and administrators.

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Master of science in materials science from university of virginia, 1991;

Webwhen nfl hopeful leland melvin suffered a hamstring injury in practice, it opened the door to an unusual backup career:

Webduring the mission, melvin played a key role in docking the 23 by 15 foot (7 meter by 4. 6 meter) lab onto the space station, a task that involved operating robotic.

Webbachelor of science in chemistry from university of richmond, 1986;

Webbefore becoming an astronaut, melvin was drafted to the detroit lions.

Leland melvin, one of a few african americans to ever travel into space.

Webwhen leland melvin pulled his hamstring during practice with the dallas cowboys, his nfl career was over.

During his astronaut training for spacewalks, melvin suffered a sudden injury which caused him to lose.

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