How many times did Alan Shepard go into space?

Alan Shepard was an American astronaut, test pilot, and naval aviator who came into the limelight after he became the second person to travel to space and walk on the moon. Alan Shepard is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy and the Naval War College.

Alan Shepard passed away on July 21, 1998, at the age of 74 years, as a result of leukaemia.

How many times did Alan Shepard go into space?

Alan Shepard went to space on two space missions and he spent 9 days and 57 minutes in space.

Alan Shepard was a member of the seven NASA astronauts “Mercury Seven” that were selected to go to space in 1959.

Alan Shepard was honoured with a Navy Distinguished Service Medal, a Distinguished Flying Cross, two NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and a NASA Exceptional Service Medal.

Alan Shepard received an Honorary Master of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Miami University, and an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Franklin Pierce College.