After spending several months in an orbiting lab, three astronauts prepare to return to Earth only to find their de-orbit thrusters won't activate. After initially thinking they might have to abandon them in orbit, NASA decides to launch a daring rescue. Their plans are complicated by a hurricane headed towards the launch site—and a shrinking air supply in the astronauts' capsule.
as Charles Keith
as Jim Pruett
as Ted Dougherty
as Clayton Stone
as Buzz Lloyd
as Celia Pruett
as Teresa Stone
as Betty Lloyd
as Public Affairs Officer
as Air Force Systems Director
as Flight Director
as Flight Surgeon
as Aerospace Journalist
as Mission Director
as Houston Cap Com
as Air Force Titan Specialist
as Network Commentator
as Launch Director
as Guest in Observation Room (uncredited)
