Alan Shepard

Alan Shepard was an American astronaut who made history by being the first American to travel into space and later became the fifth person to walk on the Moon.

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Profession :

Astronaut

Birthday :

November 18, 1923

Star Sign :

Scorpio

Death Date:

July 21, 1998

Age :

74

Birthplace :

East Derry, New Hampshire

Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. (November 18, 1923 รขย€ย“ July 21, 1998) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman who played a significant role in NASA’s Mercury and Apollo programs. In 1961, he became the first American and second person overall to journey into space. A decade later, at the age of 47, he set another record as the fifth and oldest individual to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo 14 mission. Shepard is also remembered for his impromptu lunar golf game, having smuggled a makeshift club and balls onto the mission. Throughout his career, he held the position of Chief of the Astronaut Office and was eventually inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.