Harry Julian Allen
Aeronautical engineer
Died when: 66 years 303 days (801 months)Star Sign: Aries

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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