… chiefs of the Astronaut Office have included Deke Slayton, Alan Shepard, … recent statements from interim NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, citing … as part of NASA’s revived Educator Astronaut program, the … opportunity to become a NASA astronaut.” He flew to space …

… 10-mission sprint that saw NASA achieve things the U.S … movements. It was Deke Slayton, the head of the astronaut office, who … There, Slayton–speaking in quiet tones—laid down what was NASA’s … , lasting hours, with the astronaut climbing all over the spacecraft …

… greater public accountability from NASA, demanding a full explanation … , explaining that a NASA recovery team was already … of Air Force Lieutenant Donald Slayton. After a harrowing encounter … shutdown, which can leave NASA offices understaffed, introduces a …

… meeting in space between NASA astronauts and Russian cosmonauts.  One … Donald “Deke” Slayton.  He was one of the original Mercury 7 astronauts … ground until 1975.   The Deke Slayton Museum in Sparta is … while holding hands. Deke Slayton’s son Kent will be here …

… Seven astronauts and a key figure in space exploration history, Slayton’s … panel will feature Kent Slayton (Deke’s son), Bill Moon (retired NASA flight controller … the lasting contributions of Deke Slayton, a pioneering astronaut whose work continues to …

… » Home » THIS DAY IN HISTORY: NASA Astronauts Conduct Final Preparations for Historic … On this day in 1975, NASA astronauts Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, and Vance Brand … – On this day in 1975, NASA astronauts Deke Slayton, Tom Stafford, and Vance Brand …

… St; guests include Kent Slayton (Deke Slayton’s son), Bill Moon (NASA flight controller for … , and Shuttle) and Jeff Williams (astronaut from Winter, Wisconsin who flew … the American crew members; Kent Slayton, son of Deke Slayton, Dionne and Karin Stafford …

… Dr. Imelda Muller. (NASA Image) (NASA) – NASA’s 10 new astronaut candidates were introduced … : Walter M. Schirra, Jr., Donald K. “Deke” Slayton, John H. Glenn, Jr., … lunar science goals, geology activities NASA astronauts will conduct, and science operations …

… astronauts Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut who is now a chief astronaut … and 35. Over 32% NASA astronauts were in the 35 to … Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, Donald K. “Deke” Slayton, John H. Glenn, M. … He was an astronaut candidate for NASA in the 1960s and …

… 1963.  The original seven astronauts – Scott Carpenter (1925- … Shepard (1923-1998), and Donald “Deke” Slayton (1924-1993) – were military … Moon.  NASA management wanted a Mercury astronaut to have … none of the Mercury astronauts were available.  Most believe …