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First Steps into Space: Projects Mercury and Gemini
2. Long Duration Flight Performance Man’s reactions and ability
to perform during long duration space flight will be determined.
Hardware for sustaining man’s physical well-being during such
extended missions will be developed.
3. Training A group of pilots will be trained in the techniques required for
rendezvous, reentry and controlled land landings. Ground operational
forces will acquire experience in the launch, tracking and recovery
procedures necessary for long duration and rendezvous missions.
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