Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 1•−1.2 vs season avg
The first nuclear-powered rocket, Sunfire One, is sent into space with the first British astronaut, Dick Larch, on board. After the rocket enters Earth orbit, Larch enters an incorrect course alteration, and fails to see the error indicator, which results in Sunfire One splashing down
John Paul
Dr Spencer Quist
Simon Oates
Dr. John Ridge
Robert Powell
Tobias Wren
Don Shaw
Writer
Paul Ciappessoni
Director
Alastair Mackay
Editor
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"Re-Entry Forbidden" is episode 6 of Doomwatch season 1. It scored 5.6/10 from 53 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.8). Directed by Paul Ciappessoni and written by Don Shaw, it aired on March 16, 1970.