2001: A Space Odyssey in popular culture of the film and novel, also created by Kirby. "2001" has been the frequent subject of both parody and homage, sometimes extensively and other times briefly, employing both its distinctive music and iconic imagery. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the film’s release, an exhibit called “The Barmecide Feast” opened on April 8 2018 in the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. The exhibit features a fully realized, full-scale reflection of the iconic, neo-classical hotel room from the penultimate scene in the film. 2001: A Space Odyssey in popular culture In popular culture, Stanley Kubrick's 1968 science fiction
Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey film to be based upon on-going missions, science, and discovery. The 3D, large format CGI-animated educational film interweaves actual space imagery captured from ongoing NASA missions with an adventure, set in an imaginary universe and intended to create a family-friendly film experience that entertains while educating viewers about our solar system. The film was tied into 7 on-going space missions and includes footage from the "Cassini–Huygens", SOHO, Mars Odyssey, Mars Express, Venus Express, and Mercury Messenger space missions. "Quantum Quest" will be released in both IMAX format and regular theaters worldwide. The film is 45 minutes long and will integrate