From: ichudov@algebra.com (Igor Chudov @ home)
Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 07:49:41 +0800
To: jimbell@pacifier.com (jim bell)
Subject: Re: Edited Edupage, 18 Aug 1996 [SATELLITES]
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jim bell wrote:
> >I'd worry far more about the stresses of launch bothering
> >the drives.
> 
> That's not a problem at all.  Most modern drives are rated for 10's 
> of G's, non-operating.  Satellite launches are probably a breeze 
> compared to this.

I remember reading that Russian satellite launches with people aboard
had acceleration of about 9-10G.

	- Igor.