Deke Slayton was an American World War II pilot, aerospace engineer, test pilot, and one of the original astronauts of the Mercury Seven. He served as NASA's first Chief Astronaut. Slayton was known for his significant contributions to the U.S. space program and was involved in various missions during the early years of space exploration. He passed away on June 13, 1993, at the age of 69 due to a malignant brain tumor.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Deke
The exact meaning of Deke is unclear, but it is often associated with strength, determination, or a strong will.
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Deke Slayton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Sparta
Place of Death: League City
Cause of Death: brain cancer
Educated At: Air Command and Staff College | U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School | University of Minnesota
Occupation: air force officer | autobiographer | test pilot | astronaut
Employers: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards Received: International Space Hall of Fame | NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal | NASA Distinguished Service Medal | Air Medal | United States Astronaut Hall of Fame | National Aviation Hall of Fame
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Ephemeris for March 1, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 1, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for March 1, 2025 |
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| Sun | 10 Pisces 54 | 11 Pisces 24 | 19 Gemini 32 |
| Moon | 22 Capricorn 29 | 4 Aries 55 | 21 Virgo 43 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 16 | 27 Pisces 30 | 26 Taurus 48 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 57 | 10 Aries 50 | 17 Cancer 34 |
| Mars | 26 Sagittarius 48 | 17 Cancer 13 | 24 Aquarius 39 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 48 | 12 Gemini 20 | 14 Sagittarius 9 |
| Saturn | 2 Scorpio 38 | 20 Pisces 42 | 26 Libra 31 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 8 | 23 Taurus 40 | 21 Pisces 25 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 24 | 28 Pisces 55 | 18 Leo 5 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 20 | 2 Aquarius 54 | 11 Cancer 18 |
| Rahu | 1 Virgo 47 | 28 Pisces 19 | 26 Leo 26 |
| Ketu | 1 Pisces 47 | 28 Virgo 19 | 26 Aquarius 26 |
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