![]() ![]() Of course, we can’t talk about the Discovery without mentioning H.A.L. This is very apt as the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey itself explores the idea of man’s place in the universe, which makes us feel very vulnerable indeed. The spaceship itself looks and feels like a hybrid between classic rockets – with thrusters at the ‘base’ which propel the ship – but with a bulbous living quarters which feels as if it’s hanging vulnerably in space. The Discovery speaks of retro sensibilities, lots of sharp angles mingling with smooth curves, and satellite dishes poking out. Clarke’s staggering Space Odyssey series of novels, Kubrick’s vision of the Discovery is an isolated and lonely ship. ![]() Released in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey helped change sci-fi cinema and also elevate sci-fi literature into the mainstream, so the Discovery has definitely earned a top spot on our coolest spaceships in sci-fi list. (Image credit: Stanley Kubrick Productions) ![]()
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