Harry Julian Allen
✓ Source-basedfallingAmerican aeronautical engineer (1910-1977)
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Harry Julian Allen, 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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Simon Arthur, 4th Baron GlenarthurAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Karel BossartAlso won Golden Plate AwardNicholas J. HoffAlso won Daniel Guggenheim Medal
Clark Blanchard MillikanAlso won Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical SocietyWilliam R. SearsAlso won Daniel Guggenheim Medal
Albert P. CraryAlso won Golden Plate AwardAbout this person
Country
United StatesCategory
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1977 · aged 66
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