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October Sky chronicles the life of Homer H. Hickam Jr., a young man in Coalwood, West Virginia, who develops an interest in rocketry alongside his peers. Inspired by Sputnik’s launch, Hickam's pursuits ultimately led to his career as a NASA engineer. The film is based on Lewis Colick’s novel, Rocket Boys.

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October Sky chronicles the life of Homer H. Hickam Jr., a young man in Coalwood, West Virginia, who develops an interest in rocketry alongside his peers. Inspired by Sputnik’s launch, Hickam's pursuits ultimately led to his career as a NASA engineer. The film is based on Lewis Colick’s novel, Rocket Boys.

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