Alan Bean
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Summary
Alan Bean was born on March 15, 1932[1], in Wheeler[2]. He died on May 26, 2018[3], in Houston[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], test pilot[6], astronaut[7], painter[8], and aircraft pilot[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,813 views/month, #6,721 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Occupation: military flight engineer[13]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[14]
- Educated at: University of Texas at Austin[15], United States Naval Test Pilot School[16], R. L. Paschal High School[17]
- Award received: National Aviation Hall of Fame[18], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[19], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[20], International Space Hall of Fame[21], Yuri A. Gagarin Gold Medal[22]
- Member of: NASA Astronaut Group 3[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Military branch: United States Navy[25]
- Commons category: Alan Bean[26]
- Military, police or special rank: captain 1st rank[27]
- Family name: Bean[28]
- Given name: Alan[29], Lavern[30]
- Significant event: walk on the Moon[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Commons Creator page: Alan Bean[34]
- Birth name: Alan Lavern Bean[35]
- Name in native language: Alan Bean[36]
- Time in space: 100,305[37]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject New York Public Library[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alan Bean include Cygnus NG-12[39], a Cygnus Enhanced[40], in United States[41].
Why It Matters
Alan Bean has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
Entities named for him include Cygnus NG-12[39], a Cygnus Enhanced[40], in United States[41].
FAQs
Where was Alan Bean born?
Alan Bean's place of birth was Wheeler[2].
Where did Alan Bean die?
Alan Bean died in Houston[4].
What did Alan Bean do for work?
Alan Bean worked as a military officer[5], test pilot[6], astronaut[7], painter[8], and aircraft pilot[9].
Where did Alan Bean go to school?
Alan Bean was educated at University of Texas at Austin[15], United States Naval Test Pilot School[16], and R. L. Paschal High School[17].
What awards did Alan Bean receive?
Honors received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[18], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[19], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[20], and International Space Hall of Fame[21].