Alan Shepard
Deceased Q174979

Alan Shepard

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

Born: November 18, 1923 (1923) · Derry
Died: July 21, 1998 (1998) · Pebble Beach
Age at death: 74 years
Cause of death: leukemia
Manner of death: natural causes
Nationality United States
Occupation entrepreneur, aircraft pilot, naval officer, astronaut
Education Naval War College, Admiral Farragut Academy, United States Naval Test Pilot School, United States Naval Academy, Pinkerton Academy
Employer National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Position held Chief of the Astronaut Office
Gender male

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