When NASA astronaut Leland Melvin was assigned to a space shuttle mission in 2008, he was told he could bring his family for the official photo shoot wearing the famous orange “pumpkin suit.” They didn’t say two-legged or four-legged, and although dogs are not allowed on base at NASA, family is family.

A picture has been orbiting the internet of now-retired astronaut Leland Melvin and his two rescue dogs, Jake and Scout.

Jan 30, 2015 · Leland Melvin, who retired from NASA last February according to the space agency, is seen in the photo in the traditional orange spacesuit worn by astronauts in their official photos, but instead of posing alone, Melvin is flanked by his two dogs. The undated photo of Melvin, 50, was tweeted Wednesday by Adam Aton, a newspaper reporter in Missouri.

When astronaut Leland Melvin sat for his official NASA photo, he decided to let his dogs Jake and Scout in on the action. Considering Melvin's extraordinary life story full of career obstacles,...

Aug 23, 2024 · English: Caption from source: " Leland 's now-famous NASA portrait featuring his two rescue dogs, Jake and Scout, who he secretly smuggled into NASA for the photoshoot." This is a featured picture on Wikimedia Commons (Featured pictures) and is considered one of the finest images. See its nomination here.

Jan 29, 2015 · A photo of astronaut Leland Melvin made the rounds on the Internet on Thursday. And for a great reason: There are dogs! An official NASA portrait shows Melvin in his spacesuit with two very...

Jan 31, 2015 · Who knew a NASA portrait could be so doggone cute? The space program’s traditional pose was temporarily upstaged when astronaut Leland Melvin turned his official NASA picture into an impromptu...

Apr 21, 2015 · In 2009, astronaut Leland Melvin was photographed for his official NASA portrait. But instead of it just being of him, he brought along his two rescue dogs named Jake and Scout. The endearing images that followed show that while the canines can behave when they want, sometimes they just can't contain their excitement.

Feb 3, 2015 · The adorable image shows Leland Melvin, 50, who retired from NASA in February, decked in the traditional orange spacesuit worn by astronauts in their official photos and seated between his...

Oct 30, 2023 · A NASA astronaut’s official portrait has become an internet sensation after he managed to sneak his two dogs into the frame. Leland Melvin is seen beaming as his two beloved pets, Jake and Scout, snuggle up to him.