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Deep Dive: Space Hackers (2007)

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Space Hackers
In the 1960s, Achille and Giovanni Judica-Cordiglia, two amateur radio enthusiasts from Turin, Italy, used home-built equipment to listen to sounds from space. Their passion for radio technology led them to capture unusual transmissions that deviated from the typical static. One night, they recorded a significant event that would alter their lives and contribute to the history of space exploration. The documentary, directed by Enrico Cerasuolo, presents the story of these two brothers and their role during the Cold War and the space race. It features interviews with family members and associates, including Laura Furbatto and Ugo Sartorio, providing personal insights into the Judica-Cordiglia brothers' experiences and the impact of their recordings on the perception of space exploration at the time.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Achille and Giovanni Judica-Cordiglia, space pioneers.
  • •Find out about their unique recordings during the Cold War.
  • •See how amateur radio influenced space exploration.

Did You Know

•Achille and Giovanni Judica-Cordiglia recorded unusual sounds from space.
•The documentary is set in Turin, Italy, during the 1960s.
•It has a runtime of 52 minutes.

Perfect For

Amateur radio enthusiastsCold War history buffsSpace race followers