2061
Odyssey Three
Book • 1991
Published in 1987, '2061: Odyssey Three' is the third installment in Arthur C. Clarke's Space Odyssey series.
The story takes place 51 years after the events of '2010: Odyssey Two' and follows Dr. Heywood Floyd, now 103 years old, as he embarks on a new mission aboard the luxury spaceship Universe to Halley's Comet.
The narrative explores humanity's continued exploration of space, particularly the moons of Jupiter, especially Europa, which has been transformed by the alien-induced star Lucifer.
The book delves into themes of human curiosity, the ethics of space exploration, and the role of humanity in the galaxy's evolution.
It also reintroduces characters like Dave Bowman and HAL 9000, adding to the intrigue and complexity of the series.
The story takes place 51 years after the events of '2010: Odyssey Two' and follows Dr. Heywood Floyd, now 103 years old, as he embarks on a new mission aboard the luxury spaceship Universe to Halley's Comet.
The narrative explores humanity's continued exploration of space, particularly the moons of Jupiter, especially Europa, which has been transformed by the alien-induced star Lucifer.
The book delves into themes of human curiosity, the ethics of space exploration, and the role of humanity in the galaxy's evolution.
It also reintroduces characters like Dave Bowman and HAL 9000, adding to the intrigue and complexity of the series.
