A joint American-Soviet expedition ventures to Jupiter to uncover the fate of the U.S.S. Discovery and investigate a massive black monolith in Jupiter's orbit, amidst rising global tensions.

2010: The Year We Make Contact
In a rare display of international cooperation, American and Soviet scientists embark on a joint investigation to uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the "Discovery" spacecraft and its advanced AI system, H.A.L. 9000, as they journey to the distant planet of Jupiter.