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Slayton

American  
[sleyt-n] / ˈsleɪt n /

noun

  1. Donald Kent Deke, 1924–1993, U.S. astronaut.


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The 2,000-square-foot, solar-powered trailer will be brought to schools, job fairs and other civic events throughout the county, said David Slayton, the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2025

He got the Giants within 30-25 with a 69-yard touchdown pass to Darius Slayton in the fourth quarter.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Giants: Slayton was ruled out early in the second half with a right arm injury.

From Washington Times • Nov. 19, 2023

“He has great natural confidence, which gives you a leg up,” Slayton said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Deke Slayton woke me up at four o’clock on the morning of July 16, 1969.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins