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American Experience•Season 3•Episode 5

The Satellite Sky

6.0/10 · 12 votesNov 5, 199055 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 3•−1.1 vs season avg

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Few events shocked America more than the news in 1957 that Russia had launched the first satellite. It was an assault on our national pride, even a threat to national security. Using news reels, commercials, television shows, government films, and science fiction movies, the film

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Episode Summary

"The Satellite Sky" is episode 5 of American Experience season 3. It scored 6.0/10 from 12 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.1). It aired on November 5, 1990.

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