Alan Shepard

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Astronaut · United States

Date of birth: November 18, 1923
Died on July 21, 1998: Died at the age of 74; Would have turned 102 today

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

The story behind the name

Alan Shepard was an astronaut (United States). Alan Shepard was born on November 18, 1923 in Derry. Among other things, Alan Shepard was known for Mercury Seven. Alan Shepard founded Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

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Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Founded company

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Facts about Alan

Born: November 18, 1923 in Derry
Died: July 21, 1998
Nationality: United States
Occupations: Astronaut, Entrepreneur, Naval officer, and Aircraft pilot
Languages: English
Education: United States Naval Academy
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 68 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: November 18, 1923
Born on a: Sunday
Zodiac sign: Scorpio

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What makes Alan Shepard unique

Generation: Greatest Generation
In memory: Died at the age of 74
Today: Would have turned 102 today

First award in 1961, the year Alan Shepard turned 38.

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Awards

Award	Year
NASA Distinguished Service Medal	1961
Langley Gold Medal	1964
National Aviation Hall of Fame	1977
Distinguished Flying Cross	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Mercury Seven	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Astronaut Scholarship Foundation	–

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