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

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   In March 1972, he was medically cleared to fly and was the docking module pilot of the 1975 Apollo–Soyuz Test Project (ASTP). Slayton continued to work at NASA until 1982. He also helped develop the Space Shuttle. Slayton died from brain cancer on June 13, 1993, aged 69.

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3. spaceandthingspodcast.com › podcast › stp102-gettingSTP102 - Getting To Know The Real Deke Slayton - With Kent ...

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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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   Mar 14, 2022 · A photograph of Slayton greeted the Expedition 45 crew when it opened the hatch to the spacecraft in December 2015. Donald K. “Deke” Slayton, one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts that NASA selected in April 1959, lost his chance to become the second American to orbit.

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5. www.orlandosentinel.com › 1993/06/20 › in-memory-ofIN MEMORY OF DEKE SLAYTON: HE WAS AMONG THE LAST REAL HEROES

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   Jun 20, 1993 · PUBLISHED: June 20, 1993 at 4:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 3, 2021 at 12:30 a.m. The death of Donald K. “Deke” Slayton last week of brain cancer recalls a time when America not only needed...

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

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   Deke Slayton’s legacy as an astronaut, Air Force pilot, and pioneering leader in the U.S. space program has left an indelible mark on the history of space exploration.

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   Deke Slayton. Born: March 1, 1924. Retired: February 27, 1982. Died: June 13, 1993. Mission (s): Apollo–Soyuz Test Project. Michigander: (During his time in the USAF) Immediately upon his return to Columbia Army Air Base in 1944 to serve as a B-25 instructor, Slayton applied and was accepted to fly the new A-26 Invader bomber aircraft.

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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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   Was Deke Slayton married?

   • Deke Slayton married Marjorie Lunney on 15 May 1955. They had one child and divorced in 1983. He was married when, in 1959, due to his remarkable skills as a test pilot, fighter pilot, and overall dare-devil, he was one of the very few selected for the astronaut program. Better yet: Deke Slayton was scheduled to pilot the Mercury-Atlas 7 mission! ... but tragedy struck.

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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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   When did Deke Slayton travel to space?

   • A: Deke Slayton fulfilled his dream of traveling to space in 1975 as part of the historic Apollo-Soyuz Test Project after being reinstated for spaceflight in 1972. Q: How did Deke Slayton contribute to the development of commercial space transportation?

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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 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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9. nationalaviation.org › enshrinee › donald-deke-slaytonDonald “Deke” Slayton - National Aviation Hall of Fame

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   Jun 13, 1993 · Death: June 13, 1993. Donald “Deke” Slayton. Flew 56 combat missions in Europe as a B-25 pilot from October, 1943 to May, 1944. In May 1945, Slayton went to Okinawa with the 319th Bombardment Group and flew seven combat missions over Japan in A-26s.