Space Cowboys is a 2000 film that follows four retired test pilots who are called back into service by NASA to repair an old satellite. The aging pilots embark on a mission to space to fix the machine. During the mission, one of the pilots sacrifices himself to save the Earth. The film explores themes of aging, friendship, and humanity's relationship with technology and space exploration. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the comedy and acting but felt the second half of the film was less successful.