Alan Shepard was a naval officer, best known for Moon shot.
Quick Facts About Alan Shepard
Born
November 18, 1923
Died
July 21, 1998
Profession
Naval Officer
Notable works
Moon shot
About Alan Shepard
Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was an American astronaut. In 1961, he became the second person and the first American to travel into space and, in 1971, he became the fifth and oldest person to walk on the Moon, at age 47.
