2001: A Space Odyssey (soundtrack) 2001: A Space Odyssey (soundtrack) 2001: A Space Odyssey is a soundtrack album to the , released in 1968. The soundtrack is known for its use of many classical and orchestral pieces, and credited for giving many classical pieces resurgences in popularity, such as Johann Strauss II's 1866 Blue Danube Waltz, Richard Strauss' symphonic poem "Also sprach Zarathustra" (inspired by the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche), and György Ligeti's "Atmosphères". The soundtrack has been re-issued multiple times, including a 1996 version and a digitally remastered version in 2010. From very early in production, Kubrick decided that he wanted the film to
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