Which company did Slayton work for as an aeronautical engineer?
Boeing
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Raytheon
Answer
Boeing employed Slayton as an aeronautical engineer. He contributed to the design and development of various aircraft, including the B-47 Stratojet and the B-52 Stratofortress. Slayton's expertise in aeronautics and his passion for aviation ultimately led him to become one of the original seven astronauts selected for NASA's Mercury program.
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