Sputnik Mania

Documentary, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director David Hoffman

Status Released

Release Date 2007-06-01

Storyline

Fifty years ago, at the height of the Cold War, the USSR launched Sputnik, the first satellite to orbit the earth, bringing America to its knees in awe - then fear. Initially thrilling as a marvel of science, Sputnik was soon viewed by America a weapon of mass destruction.