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Agathos
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The only two people to use a launch escape system were Vladimir Titov and Gennady Strekalov. They were bruised but did not suffer spinal injuries. They were treated with cigarettes and vodka.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soyuz_7K-ST_No._16L
azernik
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Because the most worrisome injuries would have been psychological.
greglindahl
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Airplane ejection seats compress the spine. Rocket LAS fires in the direction that doesn't compress your spine.
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