Alan Bean
NASA astronaut and Apollo 12 commander
Born
Died
2018
8 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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Served as a naval officer and test pilot before joining NASA. Participated in the Apollo 12 mission, becoming the fourth person to walk on the Moon. After retiring from NASA, focused on painting and capturing the experience of space exploration through art. Bean's works reflect his experiences and observations during his time as an astronaut.
Commanded Apollo 12
Walked on the Moon
Developed an art style inspired by space
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