diff --git a/lib/reentry.ks b/lib/reentry.ks
index a77a8fd..f5a670f 100644
--- a/lib/reentry.ks
+++ b/lib/reentry.ks
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ function PerformReentry {
   local normal is VCrs(SHIP:SRFPROGRADE:FOREVECTOR, SHIP:UP:FOREVECTOR).
   lock STEERING to normal.
   wait until Vang(SHIP:FACING:FOREVECTOR, normal) < 5.
+  wait until SHIP:ALTITUDE < 70000.
   
   // stage until only stage 0 remains.
   until STAGE:NUMBER <= 1 {