They said they were experiencing 4 G’s upon re-entry.
April 11, 2026 - 02:09 UTC
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The former astronauts on MSNOW were saying they were traveling at Mach 32. How does the body only experience Mach 4? And were there sonic booms that we couldn’t hear because of the distance?
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Astronauts survive high re-entry G-forces (typically 3–7 Gs) by lying on their backs in specialized seats, allowing forces to push them into their cushions rather than draining blood from their brains. Protective suits, specialized training, and capsule maneuvers to manage deceleration forces.
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