The movie, "October Sky," is based on the true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a NASA scientist. The movie was adopted from his autobiography, "Rocket Boys." The title of this movie, is an anagram to rocket boys (Movies: Rocket Boys). ... When he comes back, the boys then launch a final rocket for Miss Riley who is dying of Hodgkin's disease, and Homer lets his father launch the rocket by giving him the launch control (Synopsis of Rocket Boys, Imdb). ... For example, when the rocket project in Hickam home's basement is trashed, it rains. ...

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