
Early man has used various forms of communication


Then communications satellites

of various types and shapes


connect mankind


Space shuttles takes us into space

to the InternatIonal Space Station

Shuttle approaches spinning Station


Videophones are available on the flight

Pilots plot trajectory

Station appears stationary

Computer assisted guidance

Spin of Shuttle matches spin of Station



Into the docking bay at the hub

Elevator operator takes Floyd from the hub

Down the spoke to the wheel with increasing gravity.

"Did you have a pleasant flight, sir?"

"Welcome Dr. Floyd"

Videophones in use for identification

Hilton on the Space Station
Scenes from 2001: A Space Odyssey by
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Inc.
by written permission request. Based on the novel by Arthur C. Clarke