
Homer Hickam is a kid with only one future in sight, to work in the local coal mine like his father. However, in October 1957 everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, goes into orbit. When Homer sees the Soviet satellite streak overhead, he becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets. With the help of his friends, and the local nerd, Homer sets to do just that by trial and a lot of error. Unfortunately, most of the town, and especially Homer's father, thinks that they are wasting their time. Only one teacher understands their efforts and lets them know that they could become contenders in the national science fair with college scholarships being the prize. Now the gang must learn to perfect their craft and overcome the many problems facing them as they shoot for the stars.

Homer Hickam

John Hickam

Quentin Wilson

Miss Riley

Roy Lee

O'Dell

Elsie Hickam

Ike Bykovsky

Principal Turner

Jim Hickam

Leon Bolden

Dorothy Platt

Jake Mosby
Mr. Dantzler

Valentine Carmina
Coach Gainer

Jensen
Lenny
Trooper One
Kid
Neighbor

Neighbor
Neighbor

Anderson

Roper

Basil Thorpe
Corvette Guy
Corvette Girl

Vernon

Reverend
Rescue Worker
Chemistry Teacher

Doctor
Barney
Fred Smith
Moonshiner

Man at Mine

Miner
Miner
Quentin's Mom
Judge at Welch
Union Official
Union Official
Mr. Morris
Ivy League Girl
Ivy League Boy

Judge at Indy

Head Judge
Tom Webster

Jack Palmer
Wernher Von Braun
Miner in Elevator
Man in Crowd
Nurse
Locomotive Engineer

2024-01-18
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