Birthdate: March 15, 1932
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Wheeler, Texas, United States
Died: May 26, 2018
Alan LaVern Bean was a multi-talented individual, serving as an American naval officer, aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and painter. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering before embarking on a career with the U.S. Navy, where he excelled as a fighter pilot. In 1963, NASA selected Bean as an astronaut, leading to his historic achievement as the fourth person to set foot on the Moon as part of the Apollo 12 mission. Following his space missions, Bean dedicated himself to painting, primarily creating artworks inspired by space and capturing his unique experiences in orbit.
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