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Harry Julian Allen

Aeronautical engineer

Died when: 66 years 303 days (801 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Harry Julian Allen

Harry Julian Allen (April 1, 1910 – January 29, 1977), also known as Harvey Allen, was an aeronautical engineer and a Director of the NASA Ames Research Center, most noted for his "Blunt Body Theory" of atmospheric entry which permitted successful recovery of orbiting spacecraft.

His technique is still used to this day.


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