BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) -- Brazil's president said his country's space program remains a priority despite a rocket explosion that killed 21 people, injured 20 and put a fiery end to Brazil's third attempt to get into space.
The 100 foot high VLS-3 rocket was three days away from its scheduled liftoff when an explosion destroyed it and the box-like launch pad that surrounded it.
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