DISCOVERER. Detailed Test Objectives Number 4

The detailed test objectives define test plans for the flight test of the spacecraft and its associated system. It is intended as an authoritative planning document for use of the flight test working group, system test working group, and all launch base, tracking station, and recovery personnel in planning flight test operations. In this flight, the configuration will include an instrumented aeromedical capsule and orbital command, control, and sequencing capable of effecting capsule re-entry. Operational support will include capsule recovery by air-snatch and/or surface recovery techniques.