Andrew M. Allen

Andy Allen
Born
Andrew Michael Allen

(1955-08-04) August 4, 1955
EducationVillanova University (BS)
University of Florida (MBA)
Space career
NASA astronaut
RankLieutenant Colonel, USMC
Time in space
37d 16h 12m
SelectionNASA Group 12 (1987)
MissionsSTS-46
STS-62
STS-75
Mission insignia

Andrew Michael "Andy" Allen (born 4 August 1955) is a retired American astronaut. A former Marine aviator and lieutenant colonel, he worked as a test pilot before joining NASA in 1987. He flew three Space Shuttle missions before retiring in 1997.

Since 2006, Allen was CEO and owner of Aerodyne Industries in Cape Canaveral, Florida.