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What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?

What planet is Discovery One traveling to in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?
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Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece "2001: A Space Odyssey" follows the spacecraft Discovery One as it embarks on a mysterious deep space mission. The crew believes they're conducting a routine planetary expedition, but their true purpose remains hidden until they approach their cosmic destination. Where exactly was this groundbreaking vessel headed?