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First Steps into Space: Projects Mercury and Gemini
2. Retrieve experimental data packages and equipment from the
adapter section and from the Agena.
3. Conduct preliminary evaluation of advanced extravehicular
equipment, including long term life support systems and
maneuvering devices.
D. Phase Three. After completion of Phase Two, the following objectives
are to be accomplished:
1. Evaluate equipment and man’s capabilities to operate
independent of the spacecraft.
2. Perform such advanced extravehicular experiments as are
approved in the future.
III.
IMPLEMENTATION
A. Mission Planning.
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1. Mission planning is to be based on a step-by-step progression
from the simplest to the more ambitious extravehicular tasks.
For planning purposes the following mission scheduling shall
be used:
a. Phase One: GT-4 through GT-6
b. Phase Two: GT-7 through GT-9
c. Phase Three: GT-10 and up
2. Detailed flight activities planning is being done by the Flight
Crew Support Division. Activities for a given mission will be
determined on the basis of overall mission requirements and
capabilities.
B. Task Assignments.
1. Crew Systems Division
a. Equipment development and procurement
b. Establishment of ground test program
2. Flight Crew Support Division
a. Flight activities planning
b. Astronaut training
3. Center Medical Operations Office
Monitor progress of program to insure fulfillment of medical
requirements.
4. Flight Operations Directorate
Monitor progress of program to insure fulfillment of flight
operations requirements.