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.

Charles Keith

Jim Pruett

Ted Dougherty

Clayton Stone

Buzz Lloyd

Celia Pruett

Teresa Stone

Betty Lloyd

Public Affairs Officer

Air Force Systems Director

Flight Surgeon

Mission Director

Air Force Titan Specialist

Network Commentator

Guest in Observation Room (uncredited)
December 11, 1969

Charles Keith

Jim Pruett

Ted Dougherty

Clayton Stone

Buzz Lloyd

Celia Pruett

Teresa Stone

Betty Lloyd

Public Affairs Officer

Air Force Systems Director

Flight Surgeon

Mission Director

Air Force Titan Specialist

Network Commentator

Guest in Observation Room (uncredited)
