Alan Bean
American astronaut and painter (1932-2018) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 86
Alan LaVern Bean was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut and painter. He was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3, and was the fourth person to walk on the Moon.
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2018Died26 May 20182010National Aviation Hall of FameAward1983International Space Hall of FameAward1973NASA Distinguished Service MedalAwardYuri A. Gagarin Gold MedalAward1970NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1932Born15 March 1932
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2018 · aged 86
