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Lot #468
Deke Slayton

The Right Stuff spelled out: Slayton lays out guidelines for Gemini crew assignments

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The Right Stuff spelled out: Slayton lays out guidelines for Gemini crew assignments

Unsigned document in Slayton’s hand, one lightly lined page, 8 x 10.5, no date [circa 1963]. A document titled “Guidelines to Gemini crew assignments” specifying such criteria as “Best engineering test pilots for critical engineering/operational flights…. Best physical specimens for EVA…. Least temperamental for primarily medical data…. Gemini flight for as many potential Apollo crew commanders as possible…. Rendezvous training for as many potential Apollo crew commanders as possible…. Known quantity as crew commander….” In very good condition, with light handling wear, a few small stains, blots, and chips, and allover toning. COA Scott Cornish and R&R COA.

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