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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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for March 1, 1924
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on March 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for March 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 10 Pisces 54 | 11 Pisces 9 | 20 Gemini 30 |
| Moon | 22 Capricorn 29 | 19 Leo 28 | 5 Libra 15 |
| Mercury | 24 Aquarius 16 | 21 Pisces 36 | 28 Taurus 8 |
| Venus | 20 Aries 57 | 24 Pisces 9 | 17 Cancer 31 |
| Mars | 26 Sagittarius 48 | 29 Aquarius 20 | 25 Aquarius 5 |
| Jupiter | 17 Sagittarius 48 | 15 Cancer 14 | 14 Sagittarius 2 |
| Saturn | 2 Scorpio 38 | 1 Aries 43 | 26 Libra 30 |
| Uranus | 17 Pisces 8 | 27 Taurus 45 | 21 Pisces 25 |
| Neptune | 18 Leo 24 | 1 Aries 4 | 18 Leo 6 |
| Pluto | 10 Cancer 20 | 4 Aquarius 33 | 11 Cancer 20 |
| Rahu | 1 Virgo 47 | 9 Pisces 0 | 26 Leo 23 |
| Ketu | 1 Pisces 47 | 9 Virgo 0 | 26 Aquarius 23 |
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