U.S. SPACE CENTRAL TRANSMISSION

TO: SPACE SHIP LEONOV
MISSION: IN-SPACE REPAIR OF SHIP DISCOVERY 
RISK LEVEL: EXTREME
DISCOVERY ORBIT STATUS: CRITICAL 

Background: Discovery abandoned in Jupiter orbit in year 2001 due to malfunction in HAL computer. Orbit decaying rapidly. Board and repair Discovery to avoid imminent crash on Jovian Io!

Objective: Restore power to major systems: Reactor, Life Support, Engines, Communications and Computer. Get HAL back on line to assist in repairs.  

Repair Procedure: Split-second action vital. Power up inactive circuits; replace damaged components. WARNING: Floating Magnetic Flux Fields (MFF) present; cause circuit overloads on contact.

Time Factor:  Crucial; Ignition must be achieved before reaching entrapment zone or pilot and craft will perish in fiery collision with moon.