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What was Slayton's official title when he became NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office?
Director of Flight Crew Operations
Head of Astronaut Training
Commander of Astronaut Group
Chief of Space Missions
Answer
Director of Flight Crew Operations was Slayton's official title when he became NASA's first Chief of the Astronaut Office. This title accurately reflects his responsibilities, which included overseeing the selection, training, and assignment of astronauts for space missions.
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