USMMA Grad commands space shuttle

Colleges and Universities A-Z Merchant Marine Academy - Kings Point
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<p>As the space shuttle Discovery launched today, Commander Mark Kelly, USMMA class of 1986, was in command. This is his third shuttle mission.</p>

<p>Read his bio here United</a> States Merchant Marine Academy</p>

<p>Watch the launch video here msnbc.com</a> Video Player</p>

<p>Very cool!</p>

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<p>Commander Mark Kelly, USMMA class of 1986, piloted the space shuttle Discovery to a landing at Cape Canaveral today, capping a successful mission.</p>

<p>Watch the landing video here NASA</a> - Multimedia - Video Gallery</p>

<p>Very impressive!</p>

<p>The mission included delivery of a billion dollar science lab, greatly expanding the international space station.</p>