- Rating: 7.80
- Year of issue: 1999
- Genres: Biography, Drama, Family
- Countries: United States
- Duration: 108 minutes
- Complexity: 9
October 4, 1957 is known as the date of the first Sputnik launch. This inspires Homer Hickam to project his own rocket into space. Notwithstanding his father's objections, the boy gains support of his friends and never gives up.