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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