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Alan Shepard

American astronaut, first American in space, lunar explorer (1923–1998)

  • Fame61.6
  • Momentum0.0
  • Founders rank#107
Source-basedFalling
  • Fame61.6
  • Momentum0.0
  • Founders rank#107
  • Wikipedia38.9K
Lived 1923–1998, aged 75United States
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  • Wikipedia
    68 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1923–1998
    Aged 75
  • Known for
    For All Mankind
    1989
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Updated 2026-06-24

Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut. In 1961, he became the second human and the first American to travel into space and, in 1971, he became the fifth and oldest person to walk on the Moon, at age 47.

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61.6
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Historical24.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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#107
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