One of the more spectactular explosions in Cape Canaveral history occurred 26 years ago today, January 17, 1997. A Delta II blew up 13 seconds after launch. The cause was a crack in one of the strap-on solid rocket boosters.

This is unedited video of the launch, explosion and aftermath.

youtube.com/watch?v=610QQsLtID

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