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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Deke_SlaytonDeke Slayton - Wikipedia

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   Donald Kent " Deke " Slayton (March 1, 1924 – June 13, 1993) was an American Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. He went on to become NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations, responsible for NASA crew assignments.

   • Retirement: February 27, 1982
   • Selection: 1959 NASA Group 1

   • Missions: Apollo–Soyuz Test Project

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3. www.nasa.gov › humans-in-space › astronauts60 and 50 Years Ago: Astronaut Slayton Grounded in 1962 ...

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   Mar 14, 2022 · Donald K. “Deke” Slayton was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts who waited 16 years to fly in space. He led NASA’s astronauts for a decade and commanded the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project in 1975.

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4. www.nasa.gov › former-astronaut-donald-k-deke-slaytonFormer Astronaut Donald K. "Deke" Slayton - NASA

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Learn about Slayton's career as a Mercury and Apollo astronaut, his first space flight in 1975, and his role in the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project. See photos of Slayton with other astronauts and cosmonauts in space and on Earth.

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6. dekeslaytonmuseum.org › exhibits › history-of-dekeHistory of Deke Slayton – Deke Slayton Museum

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   History of Deke Slayton. Donald Kent (Deke) Slayton was born on March 1, 1924 to a local farming family in Sparta, Wisconsin. Growing up Deke always knew he wanted to do something more with his life than farm.

7. www.nasa.gov › history › 40thmerc740th Anniversary of Mercury 7: Donald K. "Deke" Slayton - NASA

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   Learn about the life and career of Donald K. "Deke" Slayton, one of the original seven Mercury astronauts. Find out how he became a test pilot, a fighter pilot, and a space pioneer, and why he was not able to fly in orbit.

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   Who was Deke Slayton?

   • Having survived the rigorous tests and requirements Deke Slayton became one of America’s first astronauts, part of the Mercury 7 group that was formed in 1959. Deke was thrilled and excited to be part of this new challenge and adventure. Over the next several years Deke distinguished himself and was slated to be the fourth man in space.

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   What did Deke Slayton do at NASA?

   • A: Deke Slayton held several leadership roles at NASA, including Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations. He was responsible for astronaut selection, training, and assignment to specific missions. Q: When did Deke Slayton finally fly into space?

   Deke Slayton: The Astronaut Who Defined Space Leadership

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   Why was Deke Slayton grounded?

   • A: Deke Slayton was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts, but due to an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, he was grounded from spaceflight. Instead, he served as the coordinator of astronaut activities for the Mercury program. Q: What was Slayton’s role in the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project?

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   How did Deke Slayton die?

   • After landing Deke knew his days as an astronaut were over, so he worked on the space shuttle project, eventually retiring from NASA in 1982. Despite his retirement, Deke still flew planes, including formula one airplanes. After a full life and exciting career, Deke Slayton succumbed to brain cancer on June 13, 1993 at the young age of 69.

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9. www.space.com › 24481-deke-slaytonDeke Slayton: Mercury Astronaut Who Waited To Fly - Space.com

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   Jan 30, 2014 · Deke Slayton: Mercury Astronaut Who Waited To Fly. References. By Elizabeth Howell. published 30 January 2014. Deke Slayton was selected for the Mercury program, but had to wait more than a...

10. apollo11space.com › deke-slayton-the-astronaut-whoDeke Slayton: The Astronaut Who Defined Space Leadership

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    Learn about the life, career, and achievements of Deke Slayton, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts and a pioneering leader in the U.S. space program. Discover how he overcame heart issues, flew on the Apollo-Soyuz mission, and shaped the selection and training of astronauts for Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab.