Deceased
Q336810
Deke Slayton
American astronaut (1924–1993)
Born: March 1, 1924
(1924)
· Sparta
Died: June 13, 1993
(1993)
· League City
Age at death: 69 years
Cause of death: brain cancer
Manner of death: natural causes
| Nationality | United States |
|---|---|
| Occupation | autobiographer, military flight engineer, astronaut, air force officer, test pilot |
| Education | University of Minnesota, U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Air Command and Staff College |
| Employer | National Aeronautics and Space Administration |
| Position held | Chief of the Astronaut Office |
| Gender | male |
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