Alan Shepard
Deceased

Alan Shepard

American • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Biography

Rear Admiral Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut, naval aviator, test pilot, and businessman. In 1961 he became the first American to travel into space, and in 1971 he walked on the Moon.

Born 11/18/1923
Died 7/21/1998
Flights 2
Landings 2

Missions