Alan Bean
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Alan Bean
Summary
Alan Bean is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wheeler[2]. He was born on March 15, 1932[3]. He died in Houston[4]. He died on May 26, 2018[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], painter[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,643 views/month, #6,721 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Wheeler[2], Alan Bean…
- Alan Bean died in Houston[4].
- Alan Bean was born on March 15, 1932[3].
- Alan Bean died on May 26, 2018[5].
- Alan Bean is buried at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
- Alan Bean held citizenship in United States[13].
- Alan Bean's professions included military officer[6].
- Alan Bean's professions included test pilot[7].
- Alan Bean's professions included astronaut[8].
- Alan Bean worked as a painter[9].
- Alan Bean's professions included aircraft pilot[10].
- Alan Bean's professions included military flight engineer[14].
- Alan Bean was employed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].
- Alan Bean's education included a stint at University of Texas at Austin[16].
- Alan Bean's education included a stint at United States Naval Test Pilot School[17].
- Alan Bean's education included a stint at R. L. Paschal High School[18].
- Alan Bean received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[19].
- Alan Bean received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20].
- Alan Bean received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21].
- Alan Bean received the International Space Hall of Fame[22].
- Alan Bean received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[23].
- Alan Bean received the Yuri A. Gagarin Gold Medal[24].
- Alan Bean was a member of NASA Astronaut Group 3[25].
- Alan Bean is recorded as male[26].
- Alan Bean's instance of is recorded as human[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Wheeler[2], Alan Bean… he was born on March 15, 1932[3].
Education
Educated at University of Texas at Austin[16], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1883[30], headquartered in Austin[31]; United States Naval Test Pilot School[17], a military school[32], in United States[33], founded in 1945[34]; and R. L. Paschal High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include military officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], painter[9], aircraft pilot[10], and military flight engineer[14]. Among Alan Bean's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].
Recognition
Awards received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], an aviation museum[37], in United States[38], founded in 1962[39]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], a hall of fame[40], in United States[41]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21], a medallion[42], in United States[43], founded in 1959[44]; International Space Hall of Fame[22], a hall of fame[45], in United States[46], founded in 1976[47]; and Yuri A. Gagarin Gold Medal[24], a medallion[48], in Internationality[49], founded in 1968[50].
Death and Burial
Alan Bean died on May 26, 2018[5]. He passed away in Houston[4]. Burial took place at Arlington National Cemetery[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Alan Bean include Cygnus NG-12[51], a Cygnus Enhanced[52], in United States[53].
Why It Matters
Alan Bean ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,643 views/month, #6,721 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include Cygnus NG-12[51], a Cygnus Enhanced[52], in United States[53].
FAQs
Where was Alan Bean born?
Alan Bean's place of birth was Wheeler[2].
Where did Alan Bean die?
Alan Bean passed away in Houston[4].
What did Alan Bean do for work?
Alan Bean worked as military officer[6], test pilot[7], astronaut[8], painter[9], and aircraft pilot[10].
Where did Alan Bean go to school?
Alan Bean was educated at University of Texas at Austin[16], United States Naval Test Pilot School[17], and R. L. Paschal High School[18].
What awards did Alan Bean receive?
Honors received include National Aviation Hall of Fame[19], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[20], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[21], and International Space Hall of Fame[22].