Humanity's reach into space has suffered another tragedy today, as a rocket in Brazil being prepared for a launch next week exploded on the pad , killing 21 workers. Like the Columbia astronauts who gave their lives when their ship broke up over Texas on February 1, these people who died today gave their lives for a significant and noble cause. Please remember them and their families in your prayers.

For more links to various news reports on this tragedy, go to SpaceToday.net.