Deceased
Deke Slayton
American • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Biography
Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton, was an American World War II pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts, and became NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office.
Born 3/1/1924
Died 6/13/1993
Flights 1
Landings 1