Deke Slayton was one of the first seven Mercury astronauts--and he might have been the first American in space. Instead, he became the first chief of American Astronaut Corps. It was Deke Slayton who selected the crews who flew the Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab missions. It was Deke Slayton who made Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon.
Deke! is Deke Slayton's' story--told in his own words and in the voices of the men and women who worked with him and knew him best. Deke Slayton's knowledge of how the .S. manned space program worked is the missing piece of every space buff's puzzle. Now, after decades of silence, he tells his priceless stories of those years when American was engaged in the greatest voyage of exploration in human history.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Deke Slayton was probably the single most important man in the U.S. manned space program.....Slayton was a genuine American hero. "Stars and Stripes"
No on can really understand the manned space flight of the '60s without understanding Deke's role in it. This is his story in his won words, and it often seems as if Deke were there in person. no nonsense, no excuses, just get on with the mission. "Frank Borman"
"Deke!" is a 'must read' for those who remember that most exciting of night and for those not yet born who want to learn about one of the 20th century's most thrilling moments. "Rocky Mountain News""
"Deke Slayton was probably the single most important man in the U.S. manned space program.....Slayton was a genuine American hero." --Stars and Stripes
"No on can really understand the manned space flight of the '60s without understanding Deke's role in it. This is his story in his won words, and it often seems as if Deke were there in person. no nonsense, no excuses, just get on with the mission." --Frank Borman
"Deke! is a 'must read' for those who remember that most exciting of night and for those not yet born who want to learn about one of the 20th century's most thrilling moments." --Rocky Mountain News
Deke Slayton was one of the first seven Mercury astronauts--and he might have been the first American in space. Instead, he became the first chief of American Astronaut Corps. It was Deke Slayton who selected the crews who flew the Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab missions. It was Deke Slayton who made Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Deke ! U.S. Manned Space from Mercury to the Shuttle 1.15. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780312859183
Book Description Soft Cover. Condition: new. This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 9780312859183
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 475005-n
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580109108
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 031285918X
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Deke Slayton was one of the first seven Mercury astronauts--and he might have been the first American in space. Instead, he became the first chief of American Astronaut Corps. It was Deke Slayton who selected the crews who flew the Gemini, Apollo, and Skylab missions. It was Deke Slayton who made Neil Armstrong the first man on the moon. Deke! is Deke Slayton's' story--told in his own words and in the voices of the men and women who worked with him and knew him best. Deke Slayton's knowledge of how the .S. manned space program worked is the missing piece of every space buff's puzzle. Now, after decades of silence, he tells his priceless stories of those years when American was engaged in the greatest voyage of exploration in human history. An autobiography by one of America's original astronauts, who later headed the astronaut program, chronicles Slayton's life as a war hero and space shuttle pilot. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780312859183
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780312859183
Book Description Condition: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition. Seller Inventory # bk031285918Xxvz189zvxnew
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published. Seller Inventory # 353-031285918X-new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. New. Seller Inventory # Wizard031285918X