Homer H. Hickam Jr.

Homer H. Hickam Jr. Trailers

Aiming High - The Story Of The Rocket Boys Trailer

​ Homer Hadley Hickam, Jr. (born February 19, 1943) is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer. His autobiographical novel Rocket Boys: A Memoir, was a #1 New York Times Best Seller, is studied in many American and international school systems, and was the basis for the popular film October Sky. Hickam has also written a number of best-selling memoirs and novels including the "Josh Thurlow" historical fiction novels. His books have been translated into several languages. He is married to Linda Terry Hickam, an artist and his first editor and assistant.

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October Sky Trailer

October Sky Trailer (1999)

19 February 1999

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

Aiming High - The Story Of The Rocket Boys Trailer

Aiming High - The Story Of The Rocket Boys Trailer (2005)

25 January 2005

The background and history of the Rocket Boys told through interviews of the actual Rocket Boys thems