Alan E. Bean was an American astronaut and naval officer, born on March 15, 1932. He became the fourth person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 12 mission in November 1969. Bean was also a veteran of the Apollo 14 mission, where he served as the commander of the lunar module. After retiring from NASA in 1981, Bean pursued a career as an artist, focusing on space-themed paintings. His artwork often reflected his experiences as an astronaut, capturing the beauty and wonder of space exploration. Bean passed away on May 26, 2018, leaving behind a legacy in both science and art.