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   Aug 11, 2022 · Deke Slayton is a legend in the space flight world, but how much do we know about him? Well this week we're joined by his son Kent, and Alyssa Young, the executive director of the Deke Slayton Memorial Museum, to find out more.

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   Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton (March 1, 1924 – June 13, 1993) was an American Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and 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.

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   Who was Deke Slayton?

   • Donald Kent " Deke " Slayton (March 1, 1924 – June 13, 1993) was an American Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and 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.

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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?

   Deke Slayton: The Astronaut Who Defined Space Leadership

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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?

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   How did Deke Slayton become a pilot?

   • Following his service during World War II, Deke Slayton continued to build his career in the U.S. Air Force. His experience and skills as a pilot eventually led him to become a test pilot, where he contributed to the development and evaluation of various aircraft.

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   Why was Deke Slayton selected as a Mercury astronaut?

   • Deke Slayton’s selection as one of the original seven Mercury astronauts in 1959 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in his career. These astronauts dubbed the “Mercury Seven,” were chosen for their exceptional skills, experience, and courage.

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   Who was Donald Kent Slayton?

   • Donald Kent Slayton was born on March 1, 1924, on a farm near Leon, Wisconsin, to Charles Sherman Slayton (1887–1972) and Victoria Adelia Slayton (née Larson; 1895–1970). : 9 He was of English and Norwegian descent. From a young age, he worked on the farm to raise sheep and cows, and grow tobacco.

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   Donald K. “Deke” Slayton prepares for an altitude test of the Apollo command module inside an altitude chamber at KSC’s Manned Spacecraft Operations Building. Slayton, one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts, was grounded due to heart issues until he eventually flew on the Apollo-Soyuz mission.