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Eventually, Floyd arrives at Clavius and meets a team of scientists investigating an extraordinary discovery — another monolith, buried for 4 million years beneath the lunar surface. The object's purpose and origins are enigmatic, and after Floyd touches it, the monolith emits a powerful signal pointing towards Jupiter, setting the course for humanity's next great journey.

The Journey to Jupiter

Eighteen months later, we are introduced to astronauts Dave Bowman and Dr. Frank Poole aboard a spacecraft headed towards Jupiter. Joining them are three crew members in cryogenic sleep and HAL 9000, an artificial intelligence system designed to oversee the mission. HAL is advanced and seemingly infallible, creating a deceptive sense of security for the crew.