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Although hibernation has been used on previous space efforts, this is the first time men were put into hibernation before departure.

10 seconds sound clip from the 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) movie soundboard.

You can hear this line at 01:00:05 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.

Quote context

[...]

- We spoke with mission commander, Dr. David Bowman and his deputy, Dr. Frank Poole.

- Well, good afternoon, gentlemen. How is everything going?

- Marvelous. We have no complaints.

- Well, I'm very glad to hear that. And I'm sure the entire world would join me in wishing you a safe and successful voyage.

- Thanks very much.

- Thank you.

- Although hibernation has been used on previous space efforts, this is the first time men were put into hibernation before departure.

- Why was this done?

- This was done in order to achieve the maximum conservation of our life-support capabilities, basically food and air.

- Now, the three hibernating crew members represent the survey team.

- Their efforts won't be utilized until we approach Jupiter.

- What's it like while you're in hibernation?

- Well, it's exactly like being asleep. You have absolutely no sense of time The only difference is that you don't dream.

[...]

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Actors: Keir Dullea (Dr. David Bowman, Gary Lockwood (Dr. Frank Poole), William Sylvester (Dr. Heywood Floyd), Douglas Rain (HAL 9000)

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