Alan Bean
American astronaut and painter (1932-2018)
1932 — 2018
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut and painter (1932-2018)
Born
March 15, 1932
Died
2018 (age ~86)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
astronaut, test pilot, painter
United StatesBorn in WheelerDied in Houston
1932
Born in Wheeler (1932-03-15)
1970
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
1973
AwardNASA Distinguished Service Medal
1983
AwardInternational Space Hall of Fame
2010
AwardNational Aviation Hall of Fame
2018
Died in Houston
About
Alan LaVern Bean was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut and painter. He was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3, and was the fourth person to walk on the Moon.
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Who is Alan Bean?+
Alan LaVern Bean was an American naval officer and aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut and painter. He was selected to become an astronaut by NASA in 1963 as part of Astronaut Group 3, and was the fourth person to walk on the Moon.
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan Bean born?+
Alan Bean was born on March 15, 1932.
When did Alan Bean die?+
Alan Bean died in 2018, at approximately 86 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — March 15, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
The room changes when your piece is on the wall.
— gallery owner
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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