- Cast & Filmmakers` Notes
- Production Notes
- Spotlight on Location
- Theatrical Trailer

In 1950's mining town called Coalwood, Homer Hickam is a kid with only one
future in sight, to work in the local coalmine like his father. However in
October 1957, everything changes when the first artificial satellite, Sputnik
goes into orbit. With that event, Homer becomes inspired to learn how to
build
rockets. With 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 in the high
school 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.