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.

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Cast

Gregory Peck

Charles Keith

Richard Crenna

Jim Pruett

David Janssen

Ted Dougherty

James Franciscus

Clayton Stone

Gene Hackman

Buzz Lloyd

Lee Grant

Celia Pruett

Nancy Kovack

Teresa Stone

Mariette Hartley

Betty Lloyd

Scott Brady

Public Affairs Officer

John Carter

Flight Surgeon

George Gaynes

Mission Director

Duke Hobbie

Air Force Titan Specialist