The first manned flight to the moon. It's a non-landing mission with a three-man crew. Commander: Col. Edward McCauley. The press and crewmen's family's are gathered in ground control for the historic launch. Blastoff. In space and on their way, the second stage fails to jettison. McCauley and a second crewman commence a spacewalk to try and free the empty booster that blocks their moonship's engine. McCauley cuts the latch holding the booster, but he accidentally severs his safety line with his torch and he drifts off into space. He repeats his name every few seconds in hopes that ground stations can get a fix on him and radio his position to the ship.
Nice effects for the spacewalk scenes. In long shots the two astronauts are seen floating in front of the two-stage rocket. In closer shots they walk mostly, up the hull and along the wing with magnetic boots.
Nice effects for the spacewalk scenes. In long shots the two astronauts are seen floating in front of the two-stage rocket. In closer shots they walk mostly, up the hull and along the wing with magnetic boots.