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It is confirmed that it was due to the aerodynamic load. Without a nosecone, the craft decelerates hard. The fuel sloshes towards the front of the tanks, ruptur
by bkanber 7y ago
It is confirmed that it was due to the aerodynamic load. Without a nosecone, the craft decelerates hard. The fuel sloshes towards the front of the tanks, ruptures them, then explodes. It all happens very fast.