Deke Slayton

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Deke Slayton

Engineering

#12

World Rank

#29

Historical Rank

#8

USA Rank

Space Science

#6

World Rank

#8

Historical Rank

#5

USA Rank

Mechanical Engineering

#21

World Rank

#28

Historical Rank

#15

USA Rank

Applied Physics

#1886

World Rank

#1918

Historical Rank

#189

USA Rank

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• Engineering

Why Is Deke Slayton Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton was a United States Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. He went on to become NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations, responsible for NASA crew assignments.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Deke Slayton?

Deke Slayton is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Minnesota