[PAR] [TLE] Back to the Moon [SEP] Back to the Moon was Homer Hickam's first book-length fiction, published in June 1999.  It is an adult, scientific thriller with insider information about NASA. [PAR] [TLE] Homer Hickam [SEP] Homer Hadley Hickam Jr. (born February 19, 1943) is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a former NASA engineer.  His memoir "Rocket Boys" was a "New York Times" Best Seller and was the basis for the 1999 film "October Sky".  Hickam has also written a number of best-selling memoirs and novels including the "Josh Thurlow" historical fiction novels.  His books have been translated into many languages.
[PAR] [TLE] Back to the Moon [ SEP ] Back to the Moon was Homer Hickam 's first book - length fiction , published in June 1999 . It is an adult , scientific thriller with insider information about NASA . [PAR] [TLE] Homer Hickam [ SEP ] Homer Hadley Hickam Jr. ( born February 19 , 1943 ) is an American author , Vietnam veteran , and a former NASA engineer . His memoir " Rocket Boys " was a " New York Times " Best Seller and was the basis for the 1999 film " October Sky " . Hickam has also written a number of best - selling memoirs and novels including the " Josh Thurlow " historical fiction novels . His books have been translated into many languages .
What memoir by the author of Back to the Moon was the basis for October Sky?
What memoir by the author of Back to the Moon was the basis for October Sky ?
Rocket Boys
Rocket Boys