Leland Melvin
| Leland Melvin | |
|---|---|
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| NASA Astronaut | |
| Statsborger | USA |
| Nationalitet | Amerikansk  |
| Status | Aktiv |
| Født | 15. februar 1964 Alder 56 Lynchburg, Virginia |
Andet arbejde | Ingeniør, Amerikansk fodboldspiller |
| Uddannelses- sted | University of Richmond University of Virginia Heritage High School |
| Rang | Specialist |
Tid i rummet | 23d 13t 28m |
| Udvælgelse | NASA-gruppen fra 1998 |
| Mission(er) | STS-122 • STS-129 |
| Missionsemblemer |  •  |
Leland Devon Melvin (født 15. februar 1964) er en NASA-astronaut, der har fløjet to rumfærgemissioner.
Han har tidligere været amerikansk fodboldspiller, han begyndte hos NASA på Langley Research Center i 1989. Han fik Mastergrad (1991) i ingeniørvidenskab fra universitet i Virginia.
Leland Melvin blev udvalgt til rumfærgemissionen STS-122, som bragte det europæiske Columbusmodul til Den Internationale Rumstation i februar 2008. Han var også med på STS-129, der besøgte ISS i november 2009.
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STS-122 patch.png
The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east. A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery.
The STS-122 patch depicts the continuation of the voyages of the early explorers to today's frontier, space. The ship denotes the travels of the early expeditions from the east to the west. The space shuttle shows the continuation of that journey along the orbital path from west to east. A little more than 500 years after Columbus sailed to the new world, the STS-122 crew will bring the European laboratory module "Columbus" to the International Space Station to usher in a new era of scientific discovery.
STS-129 patch.png
For STS-129 the sun shines brightly on the International Space Station (ISS) above and the United States below representing the bright future of U.S. human spaceflight. The contiguous U.S., Rocky Mountains, and Great Desert Southwest are clearly visible on the earth below encompassing all the NASA centers and the homes of the many dedicated people that work to make our Space Program possible. The integrated shapes of the patch signifying the two Express Logistics Carriers that will be delivered by STS-129 providing valuable equipment ensuring the longevity of the ISS. The Space Shuttle is vividly silhouetted by the sun highlighting how brightly the Orbiters have performed as a workhorse for the U.S. Space Program over the past 3 decades. The Space Shuttle ascends on the Astronaut symbol portrayed by the Red, White and Blue swoosh bounded by the gold halo. This symbol is worn with pride by this U.S. crew representing their country on STS-129. The names of the crew members are denoted on the outer band of the patch. As STS-129 launches, the Space Shuttle is in its twilight years. This fact is juxtaposed by the 13 stars on the patch which are symbolic of our children who are the future. The Moon and Mars feature predominantly to represent just how close humankind is to reaching further exploration of those heavenly bodies and how the current Space Shuttle and ISS missions are laying the essential ground work for those future endeavors.
For STS-129 the sun shines brightly on the International Space Station (ISS) above and the United States below representing the bright future of U.S. human spaceflight. The contiguous U.S., Rocky Mountains, and Great Desert Southwest are clearly visible on the earth below encompassing all the NASA centers and the homes of the many dedicated people that work to make our Space Program possible. The integrated shapes of the patch signifying the two Express Logistics Carriers that will be delivered by STS-129 providing valuable equipment ensuring the longevity of the ISS. The Space Shuttle is vividly silhouetted by the sun highlighting how brightly the Orbiters have performed as a workhorse for the U.S. Space Program over the past 3 decades. The Space Shuttle ascends on the Astronaut symbol portrayed by the Red, White and Blue swoosh bounded by the gold halo. This symbol is worn with pride by this U.S. crew representing their country on STS-129. The names of the crew members are denoted on the outer band of the patch. As STS-129 launches, the Space Shuttle is in its twilight years. This fact is juxtaposed by the 13 stars on the patch which are symbolic of our children who are the future. The Moon and Mars feature predominantly to represent just how close humankind is to reaching further exploration of those heavenly bodies and how the current Space Shuttle and ISS missions are laying the essential ground work for those future endeavors.
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Official portrait image of NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin, a mission specialist of STS-122.
Official portrait image of NASA astronaut Leland D. Melvin, a mission specialist of STS-122.