[Rick Lee]

Do the astronauts even have any control over the ship while going into orbit? I believe the G's inflicted upon their bodies make it impossible to even speak while going up, let alone make a wrong move with the controls. Of course, I guess it doesn't take too long to get where they're going, so it's not enough time to sober up. But I think they are usually strapped into their seats on the shuttle about two hours or so before liftoff, no?