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Deke Slayton

Deke Slayton (1924–1993) flew to space once, spending 9.1 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: CSM-111, 1975.

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Spaceflights

Jul 15, 1975
CSM-111Saturn IB · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1924
Died
1993
Occupation
air force officer, test pilot, astronaut, autobiographer
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
major

In space

Spaceflights
1
Time in space
9.06 days
First flight
July 15, 1975
Education
University of Minnesota; U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School; Air Command and Staff College
Awards (Wikidata)
11: Air Medal; National Aviation Hall of Fame; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame…

Source: Wikidata Q336810 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.