For comparison: on Soyuz, g-forces during liftoff do not exceed 3–4g, and during descent on a normal trajectory, they reach 4.5–5.5g. The Shuttle's liftoff was gentler — around 3g, while during re-entry, g-forces were 1.5–1.8g during gliding and up to 2g during landing. For spacecraft, these forces are prolonged, uniform, unidirectional, & predictable. In a hurricane, it's the opposite. #GForces #Spacecraft #HurricaneFlight #FlightComparison #Aerospace