Homer Hickam
Homer Hickam is a former NASA engineer and author known for his memoir 'Rocket Boys', which inspired the film 'October Sky', detailing his passion for rocketry in a coal mining town after witnessing the launch of Sputnik.
Born on Feb 19, 1943 (82 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
| Totals | 1 | 97,338,583 | 45,190 | $340,000 | 158$ |
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Homer Hickam is the subject of the film 'October Sky', which tells his story of pursuing rocketry.
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