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Starman: Gentry Lee's NASA Tales and Environmental Warning

2/4/2026

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The documentary "Starman" features aerospace engineer Gentry Lee, who says he is among the "most fortunate people" despite never having been in space.
Lee, now 83, shares his NASA experiences, including his friendship with Carl Sagan.
He discusses extraterrestrial life and warns that neglect of Earth's environment could threaten civilization.
The film runs 1 hour and 25 minutes and is currently in theaters.

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Story summary

The documentary "Starman" features aerospace engineer Gentry Lee, who says he is among the "most fortunate people" despite never having been in space.
Lee, now 83, shares his NASA experiences, including his friendship with Carl Sagan.
He discusses extraterrestrial life and warns that neglect of Earth's environment could threaten civilization.
The film runs 1 hour and 25 minutes and is currently in theaters.