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Alan Shepard
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Alan Shepard

United States of AmericaDECEASEDGovernment1961–1971
2
FLIGHTS
SPACEFLIGHTS
74
YEARS
AGE AT PASSING

Alan Shepard is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 2 spaceflights.

Rear Admiral Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961 he became the first American to travel into space, and in 1971 he walked on the Moon.

NationalityUnited States of America
BornNovember 18, 1923
DiedJuly 21, 1998
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeGovernment
StatusDeceased
First FlightMay 5, 1961
Last FlightFebruary 6, 1971