Alan Shepard

About Alan Shepard

Alan Shepard Jr. was an astronaut, test pilot and naval aviator. He cemented his name in history books for being the first person from the United States to go to space. A member of the Original Seven, he piloted the Mercury-Redstone 3, the first human spaceflight of Project Mercury, on May 5, 1961. Ten years later, as the pilot of the Apollo Lunar of the Apollo 14 mission, Shepard walked on the moon.  

Family Life 

He was the son of Pauline Renza Emerson and Alan B. Shepard Sr., who fought in World War I and II as a member of the United States Army. His younger sister’s name was Pauline. He was married to Louise Brewer, with whom he had two daughters; Julie and Laura.  

Achievements 

He received the “Congressional Space Medal of Honor” in 1978. Other honors conferred on him include the “Langley Gold Medal”, “Cabot Award” and his induction into the International Space Hall of Fame. 

Death 

He passed away on July 21, 1998, from chronic lymphocytic leukaemia complications.   

Alan Shepard photo gallery

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Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission (cropped). Image ID:S70-45232

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NASA

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alan_B._Shepard_1970_cropped.jpg

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Public domain

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Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., chief, astronaut office, NASA's Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston, chomps vigorously on a cigar during relaxing moments following the Gemini-6 liftoff. He is seated at his console in the Kennedy Space Center Mission Control Center. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) successfully launched Gemini-6 from Pad 19 at 8:37 a.m. (EST) Dec. 15, 1965. A two-day mission in space was scheduled for astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr., command pilot; and Thomas P. Stafford, pilot. An attempt will be made to rendezvous Gemini-6 and Gemini-7. Image ID: S65-61812

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NASA

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alan_Shepard_Mission_Control.jpg

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Public domain

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Alan Shepard in capsule aboard Freedom 7 before launch—1961 Alan Shepard became the first American in space on May 5, 1961. He launched aboard his Mercury-Redstone 3 rocket named Freedom 7--the suborbital flight lasted 15 minutes.

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NASA

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alan_Shepard_in_capsule_aboard_Freedom_7_before_launch.jpg

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Public domain

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Alan B. Shepard

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NASA

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Alan_shepard.jpg

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Public domain

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This is the Apollo 14 crew patch designed by astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., commander; Stuart A. Roosa, command module pilot; and Edgar D. Mitchell, lunar module pilot. It features the astronaut lapel pin approaching the Moon and leaving a comet trail from the liftoff point on Earth. The pin design was adopted by the astronaut corps several years ago. Astronauts who have not yet flown in space wear silver pins. Those who have flown wear gold pins.

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NASA/Apollo 14 crew

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apollo_14-insignia.png

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Public domain

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Apollo 14 Shepard

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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apollo_14_Shepard.jpg

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Public domain

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F.A.Q. about Alan Shepard

When is his birthday?

Alan Shepard's birthday is on November 18, 1923.

In how many days is his birthday?

Alan's birthday is in 284 days

How old was Alan when he died?

He was 74 years old.

When did he die?

He died in July 21, 1998.

How old would he be today?

Alan Shepard would be 99 years old if he was alive today.

Where was Alan from?

He was born in Derry, New Hampshire, U.S..