Description: DONALD DEKE SLAYTONTyped Letter Signed Signed "D K Slayton" in blue ink. Letter measures 8.00" X 10.50" and has normal mailing folds, otherwise FINE condition. Letter is on NASA letterhead and is dated July 13, 1972. Includes mailing envelope and a letter of authenticity certification card from James Spence JSA Authentication. #003106 JAMES SPENCE AUTHENTICATION Basic Certification JSA LOA Donald Kent "Deke" Slayton (March 1, 1924 - June 13, 1993) was an American Air Force pilot, aeronautical engineer, and test pilot who was selected as one of the original NASA Mercury Seven astronauts. He went on to become NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office and Director of Flight Crew Operations, responsible for NASA crew assignments. In February 1973, Slayton was assigned to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) as a docking module pilot. The Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft both launched on July 15, 1975. On July 17, the two craft rendezvoused in orbit and the American astronauts conducted crew transfers with cosmonauts Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov. you elect to send this autographed item to one of eBay's approved authenticators and are not satisfied with the results, the item can be returned within 30 days of purchase for a full refund to include return postage in the amount of the initial postage. This is one of the Best guarantees anywhere!
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Roseville, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T05:06:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.25 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Industry: Military
Signed by: D K Slayton
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: James Spence (JSA)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
