The report presents the countdown and detailed procedures followed to prepare the chimpanzee subject and couch for flight in the Project Mercury capsule, and the post-flight release and care of the subject. It summarizes experiences gained during the Mercury Redstone-2 and the Mercury Atlas-5 flight programs. (Author)


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    Title :

    Countdown and Procedures for Project Mercury Atlas-5 Flight (Chimpanzee Subject)


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    98 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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