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2001: A Space Odyssey

Actor Keir Dullea, in Iconic Space Suit

Actor Keir Dullea, in Iconic Space Suit

In January 1968, LIFE ran a series of pictures from the set of acclaimed director Stanley Kubrick's newest endeavor: "2001: A Space Odyssey." The project cost a record $10 million and Kubrick spent five years developing the film. Quite the odyssey, indeed.

In this photo: Keir Dullea

Photo: Dmitri Kessel./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1968