2010: Odyssey Two

Main Characters and Their Development

• Heywood Floyd - a former head of the United States National Council on Aeronautics and Space, who travels to the space station Leonov to investigate the fate of the Discovery mission. Floyd is an experienced and respected scientist who demonstrates leadership and decisiveness in challenging situations.
• David Bowman - an astronaut who disappeared in the first part of the series. In this book, he returns as a being with supernatural abilities. His development involves a transformation from human to something greater, allowing him to influence events in space.
• HAL 9000 - the artificial intelligence that controlled the spaceship Discovery. In this book, it is restored and plays a key role in saving the crew of the Leonov. HAL evolves from a machine that made a mistake to a being capable of self-sacrifice for others.
• Dmitri Mikhailovich Orlov - the captain of the Soviet spaceship Leonov. He proves to be an experienced and decisive leader, capable of making tough decisions in extreme conditions.
• Max Brailovsky - an engineer aboard the Leonov, who plays a crucial role in the technical aspects of the mission. His development is linked to showing courage and professionalism in critical situations.