Deke Slayton
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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