*POSSIBLE SPOILER* I saw this originally as a child so my views are colored by that(entertainment value for a child is different(i.e., less discriminating) than for an adult.). I thought it was great!! The F/X were cheesy and cheap (even for then) but what made it great was the inspiring and anything is possible attitude of the film. If you try hard enough, even you can make to the moon (without the governments help)!!!! I still think that it would be great for viewers today (especially kids). The series that resulted from this was not nearly as good since they dropped the space aspect almost entirely (?!?!?). I do hope they release this on DVD!!!!