On Sat, 09 Aug 2003 21:12:38 GMT, "gmw" wrote:

..... I have also
seen drawing and notes for a controlled landing by an advance Gemini capsule
using a fabric based, hang glider like Rollo wing. Putting the two together
and a reusable capsule is a very doable and much less expensive than many
make it out to be.

Tom's article proposes that a revived CM would make a land landing
somewhere in the US southwest, cushioned by either retro rockets or
air bags. That should take care of the salt water problem!