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American Experience

American Experience

1988Returning Series38 Seasons400 Episodes6.6TMDB
PBS

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

Season 3 · Episode 7

The Satellite Sky

Aired Nov 5, 1990at 8PM·55m

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 presents a uniquely impressionistic history of the early years of the Space Race.

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When did American Experience Season 3 Episode 7 air?

American Experience Season 3 Episode 7 aired on November 5, 1990 at 8 PM ET.

How long is American Experience Season 3 Episode 7?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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