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Deke Slayton
American astronaut (1924–1993).
Born March 1st, 1924 in Sparta.
Died June 13th, 1993 at 69 years old in League City (brain cancer).
Occupations
air force officer, astronaut, autobiographer, military flight engineer, test pilot
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