Alan Shepard was born on November 18, 1923 in Derry, NH. Test pilot who in 1961 became the first U.S. astronaut and second human being in space. He was also the fifth person to walk the Moon and celebrated by hitting two golf balls from the Moon's surface.
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💰Alan Shepard Net worth: $17 Million
About
Test pilot who in 1961 became the first U.S. Astronaut and second human being in space. He was also the fifth person to walk the Moon and celebrated by hitting two golf balls from the Moon's surface.
Before Fame
He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1944, after which he attended the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.
Trivia
He served as commander of Apollo 14 and was recognized for his accurate landing of the vessel.
Family Life
He married Louise Brewer in 1945 and the couple had three daughters together, Laura, Alice and Juliana.
Associated With
He was a celebrated Astronaut like Neil Armstrong.