4-th episode of 35-th season "NOVA"

What "NOVA" 4-th episode about

The early years of the space race are recalled, including the Soviet launch of the Sputnik I satellite on Oct. 4, 1957; the failed U.S. attempt to launch a satellite eight weeks later; and the contributions to the American space program by Wernher von Braun, who had led Nazi Germany's rocket program. Also: comments from the National Air and Space Museum's Roger Launius and Michael Neufeld; and National Reconnaissance Office historian emeritus R. Cargill Hall.

Episode number: 4

Episode name: "Sputnik Declassified"

Episode release date: 7 november 2007 at 02:00

Status: aired