17 Dec
2003
17 Dec
'03
11:17 p.m.
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.