Description: (American Aviator and NASA Astronaut Who was the Fourth Person to Walk on the Moon)
Alan LaVern Bean was a versatile individual who served as an American naval officer, aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, NASA astronaut, and painter. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering prior to joining the U.S. Navy, where he excelled as a fighter pilot. Bean was chosen as an astronaut by NASA in 1963 and later became the fourth person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 12 mission. Following his space missions, Bean transitioned into a successful career as a painter, specializing in space-themed artwork that captured his unique experiences in space.