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Leland Melvin and Will.i.am Arrive at JPL

Astronaut, Leland Melvin escorts Will.i.am into JPL at the beginning of the Curiosity Landing Night event.

August 05, 2012

Astronaut, Leland Melvin escorts Will.i.am into JPL at the beginning of the Curiosity Landing Night event.

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