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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 35 · Episode 4

Sputnik Declassified

Aired Nov 7, 2007at 9PM·55m

On October 4, 1957, the Space Age dawned with the red hue of the Communist flag when the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite. Sputnik I stunned the world and spurred a surge in science education and innovation that changed our world forever. But was Sputnik I really a shock to America's leaders, and how close was the U.S. to getting into space first? NOVA draws on previously classified documents to tell the real story behind the opening chapter in the space race.

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When did NOVA Season 35 Episode 4 air?

NOVA Season 35 Episode 4 aired on November 7, 2007 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 35 Episode 4?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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