Deke Slayton
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Summary
Deke Slayton is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sparta[2]. He was born on March 1, 1924[3]. He passed away in League City[4]. He died on June 13, 1993[5]. He worked as an air force officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and military flight engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,593 views/month, #5,708 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Sparta[2].
- Deke Slayton died in League City[4].
- Deke Slayton was born on March 1, 1924[3].
- Deke Slayton died on June 13, 1993[5].
- Deke Slayton held citizenship in United States[12].
- Deke Slayton's professions included air force officer[6].
- Deke Slayton worked as a test pilot[7].
- Deke Slayton worked as an astronaut[8].
- Deke Slayton's professions included autobiographer[9].
- Deke Slayton worked as a military flight engineer[10].
- Deke Slayton held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office[13].
- Deke Slayton was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[14].
- Deke Slayton's education included a stint at University of Minnesota[15].
- Deke Slayton's education included a stint at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16].
- Deke Slayton's education included a stint at Air Command and Staff College[17].
- Deke Slayton received the Air Medal[18].
- Deke Slayton received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].
- Deke Slayton received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20].
- Deke Slayton received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21].
- Deke Slayton received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[22].
- Deke Slayton received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[23].
- Deke Slayton was a member of Mercury Seven[24].
- Deke Slayton is recorded as male[25].
- Deke Slayton's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Deke Slayton's military branch is recorded as United States Air Force[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Deke Slayton was born in Sparta[2]. He was born on March 1, 1924[3].
Education
Educated at University of Minnesota[15], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1851[30], headquartered in Minneapolis[31]; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16], a flight school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1944[34]; and Air Command and Staff College[17], a staff college[35], in United States[36], founded in 1931[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include air force officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and military flight engineer[10]. Among Deke Slayton's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[14]. He held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office[13].
Recognition
Awards received include Air Medal[18], a medallion[38], in United States[39], founded in 1942[40]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], an aviation museum[41], in United States[42], founded in 1962[43]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[44], in United States[45]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1959[48]; NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal[49], a medallion[50], in United States[51], founded in 1959[52]; and International Space Hall of Fame[53], a hall of fame[54], in United States[55], founded in 1976[56].
Death and Burial
Deke Slayton died on June 13, 1993[5]. He died in League City[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer[57].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Deke Slayton include Cygnus CRS Orb-3[58], a Cygnus[59] and Cygnus CRS OA-4[60], a Cygnus[61].
Why It Matters
Deke Slayton ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,593 views/month, #5,708 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
Entities named for him include Cygnus CRS Orb-3[58], a Cygnus[59] and Cygnus CRS OA-4[60], a Cygnus[61].
FAQs
Where was Deke Slayton born?
Born in Sparta[2].
Where did Deke Slayton die?
Deke Slayton passed away in League City[4].
What did Deke Slayton do for work?
Deke Slayton worked as air force officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and military flight engineer[10].
Where did Deke Slayton go to school?
Deke Slayton was educated at University of Minnesota[15], U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16], and Air Command and Staff College[17].
What awards did Deke Slayton receive?
Honors received include Air Medal[18], National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], and NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21].