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‘Chasing Space: An Astronaut’s Story of Grit, Grace, and Second Chances’ by Leland Melvin
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Retired pro football player Leland Melvin thought his road to the NFL was an incredible journey – until he climbed aboard the shuttle Atlantis and traveled to outer space. Twice. Melvin, a former wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, engineer and astronaut, shares his real-life experiences, triumphs and challenges in an…