The basic idea was appealing, but the way it played out felt disappointing. The story begins with a rocket arriving on Mars, only for it to explode unexpectedly. Back on Earth, the project’s leader, "Dr. Fielding" (Kent Taylor), is perplexed by this failure and returns home to his family. His marriage to "Claire" (Marie Windsor) has deteriorated significantly due to his years spent devoted to his mission and all the …