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Re:Orbital Sciences Antares rocket explodes after liftoff
by InclinedPlane on Tuesday October 28, 2014 @08:42PM
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Almost certainly. The solid fuel would be bonded to the casing of the stage, so little fragments of burning fuel and casing would likely result in generation of thrust, which could causing spiraling fragments.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL5eddt-iAo