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Slayton a pioneer astronaut dies after NASA career
Deke Slayton the Apollo docking module pilot and space shuttle tests veteran died after a NASA career spanning Mercury to shuttle era. Walter Schirra Jr. called him a dear friend as tributes spread from Rancho Santa Fe to Houston. Survivors include wife Bobbie and children Kent Jim Stacey of Texas. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Walter
Wally’ Schirra Jr
Rancho Santa Fe
Calif
Houston
Associated Press
Space
Slayton
Wisconsin
Vance Brand
Apollo
Pacific
Thomas Stafford
Edwards Air Force Base
California
Orbital Ae
NASA
Rr Son
Space Services Inc
Ouston
EER
University of Minnesota
Boeing Aircraft Co
Seattle
Minnesota Air National Guard
Air Force
Edwards
League City
Texas
Johnson Space Center
Bobbie
Kent
Jim
Stacey