About the book: 2001 / “Bluish sparks ran across the large screen of the Central Control Panel and it finally lit up, highlighting the dispassionate and laconic inscription: “The speed of the ship is 350,000 km/sec, the supergravity barrier has been successfully overcome. There are no breakdowns or damage. All systems are working fine. Real time on the ship is February 2, 3999, 17.00. On Earth, the comparable time is August 14, 4003. Actual flight time is 9600 hours 40 minutes 16 seconds. Pressing the control button will start the preparation mechanism for overcoming the superluminal barrier».