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For Flight No. 12, we plan to simulate LEM abort maneuvers; either
abort from an equiperiod transfer orbit as shown in Enclosure 7 or abort from a
Hohmann transfer orbit as shown in Enclosure 9[not included].
In conclusion, we believe that Gemini missions as presently planned will
make a very significant contribution to Project Apollo. However, in order to insure
the most effective Gemini Program, we would appreciate your comments on our
mission plans as outlines herein especially with regard to the Apollo support areas
of Flights 8 through 12.
L.E Day
[handwritten: for] William Schneider
Deputy Director, Gemini Program
Enclosure: 9 as stated [not included]
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Document I-58
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT MEMORANDUM
TO: MG/Deputy Director, Gemini Program
FROM: MGS/Director, Gemini Systems Engineering
SUBJECT: List of missions
July 17, 1964
The following is a quick list of missions (or important experiments), which
would be accomplished with a follow-on Gemini program. Certain items may
require up-rated GLV launch capability or up-rating of spacecraft performance.
Also enclosed is an equally quick vehicle layout of some of these
suggestions. Improved quality will follow.
1. Land landing demonstration.