Houston, Space City USA (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the ... by Ray Viator

The tests showed problems which led to two important design changes, adding a drogue-gun method of deploying the parachute and installing a three-point harness-release system similar to those used in military aircraft. Five simulated off-the-pad Gemini ejection tests began at Naval Ordnance Test Station and were completed by the first week of August.

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Houston, Space City USA (Sara and John Lindsey Series in the ... by Ray Viator