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MSG: 20101231200Z TOPSECRET/NOFORN
FM: Office of the President of the U.S.A.
TO: Dr. Tofu Ono, Ph.D., NCA-893211-C (Reserve)
CC: JCS, DOS, NCA, NSA
VIA: NAVSECCOMCENGRU-16 MARYLAND.
RE: U.S.S. Discovery Recovery Mission 
<REFERENCES>
A. Executive Order 10/057-3 TOPSECRET/NOFORN
B. NCA Internal Memorandum 10/070-12 SECRET/--
C. Msg 20101001930Z UNCLAS/NOFORN

MISSION OBJECTIVES:

1. Rendezvous with Spacecraft U.S.S. Discovery (UNCOS 01/283) in Io orbit, 
Jupiter System, via PLA(N) Spacecraft Tsien (UNCOS 08/342). Projected 
flight time 178 days via high energy orbit using SAFFRON-PHOENIX plasma 
drive.

2. Assess damages to spacecraft systems, including 9000 series computer.
Report findings and recommendations to Mission Control: Johnson Space 
Center.

3. Rescue surviving crew members, if any. Recover remains of deceased for 
interment on Earth, if possible. 

4. Conduct repairs to spacecraft systems, placing priority on systems 
required for Earth return orbit such as propulsion, flight control, life 
support, etc;. Exercise own best judgement in this matter.

5. Conduct survey of Jupiter system as outlined in UNCLAS Science Mission 
Brief Msg -20101001930Z UNCLAS/NOFORN- where such will not interfere with 
salvage and recovery operations.

6. Confirm cause for HAL-9000 malfunction. Determine if 9000 series computer 
can be safely restored to control authority for the Discovery. If this is 
not possible, determine if reliable communications can be established for 
remote operation/supervision by Earth based 9000 series computers.

7. Upon direction from Mission Control, and establishment of reliable ship's 
function, place spacecraft U.S.S. Discovery in low energy Earth return orbit 
using remaining fuel reserves. Estimated flight time: 1000 days +/- 10 days.

8. Return to Earth orbit via PLA(N) Spacecraft Tsien, estimated flight 
time 236 days.

9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE CITIZENS OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA TO 
GAIN ACCESS TO MISSION CRITICAL DATA OR MATERIEL. ALL P.R.C. PERSONNEL ARE 
REQUIRED TO BE UNDER CONTINUAL ESCORT BY U.S. CITIZENS WHILE ON BOARD U.S.S. 
DISCOVERY.

MISSION CREW PROFILE: (See Ref. B for additional details)
National Council on Astronautics Crew:
1. Dr. Tofu Ono, Ph.D., NCA-893211-C (Reserve), U.S. Attache to Chinese 
   mission personnel. NCA Mission Commander. Research Scientist.
2. Ranko Saotome, NCA-039900-A, Mission Specialist (ENGINEERING).
3. Tatewaki Kuno, NCA-958181-A, NCA Deputy Mission Commander (ASTROGATION).
4. Dr. Tsubasa Kurenai, Ph.D., Logic Memory Systems Specialist; 9000-Series.
5. Dr. Ukyo Kuonji, Ph.D., NCA-949418-A, Research Scientist.

People's Republic of China Crew:
1. Herb Musk, Tsien Mission Commander (ASTROGATION).
2. Xi'an Pu, Tsien Deputy Commander, Research Scientist. (COMMUNICATIONS)
3. Mu'su, Tsien Engineer (PROPULSION/STRUCTURES).
4. Dr. Pink, M.D., Tsien Medical Officer (SURGEON).
5. Dr. Link, M.D., Tsien Medical Asst.(NUTRITION-LIFE SUPPORT).
6. Dr. Gai Do, Ph.D., Tsien Astrogator, (CONTROL SYSTEMS).

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