 Reese then hears from a boy, who asked for an autograph, that the Soviets have just launched their own mission to land on Mars.NASA does not warn the Soviet of what dangers await them, however, Reese and Gail revel the truth

AllMovies gave the move 2.5 out of 5 stars  The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction stated that this largely-forgotten film is a major curiosity.It was aired when the Apollo missions to the Moon were still under way.