Alan Bean, an American astronaut born on March 15, 1932, is recognized as a distinguished figure in space exploration. He was the third astronaut selected by NASA and served as the command module pilot for Apollo 12, the second manned mission to land on the Moon. Bean's career in space also included multiple flights, and his contributions to space exploration were significant.
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“We cannot relive Apollo, but we can preserve its legacy; we can continue to tell the story.”
Source: Apollo: An Eyewitness Account by Astronaut/Explorer Artist/Moonwalker Alan Bean
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“We knew it was going to be difficult to get to the moon. We didn't know how difficult.”
“One of the great things about the universe is that it's fair.”
“It seems farther away now because there are no rockets getting there. Nobody is going.”
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