“A brilliant black thinker, he grew up in South Carolina, where someone called the police when young Ron tried to check out a science book from the segregated library in his town. Once the police officer arrived, he saw Ron’s… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“When you look at the Earth from the vantage point of space, our planet looks like a little blue marble. Seeing our world from… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“My experiences in the Astronaut Corps had taught me that you never know what will happen from day to day. It’s best to experience… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“As a scientist, I know that predicting outcomes is based as much on probability as on cause and effect. It isn’t always possible to… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“When the main engines cut off, I felt I was no longer chasing space. I had arrived. I had made it to that spacious… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“To walk on the beach was the most incredible thing. When you look at the horizon it helps regauge your gyros and your inner… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“No matter what happens in our lives, we have to keep moving forward,” I told them. “We have to keep doing our best, no… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“Seeing the world without geographic boundaries really puts things in perspective and makes one wonder why there is so much division, hatred, and malice.… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“As astronauts we’re trained not to be alarmed by things. We’re trained to ask, “How will I fix this? How will I do all… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“Consider that NASA invests tens of millions of dollars to train a single astronaut. And these days, until we have an alternative, the United… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
“A brilliant black thinker, he grew up in South Carolina, where someone called the police when young Ron tried to check out a science… — Leland Melvin Copy Share Image
