Iconic '2001: A Space Odyssey' suit to hit auction block

A scene from 2001 A Space Odyssey. Photo: MGM

The elusive 2001: A Space Odyssey spacesuit believed to have been worn by Dr David Bowman when he "killed" HAL in the groundbreaking 1968 film goes on the auction block next month.

The highlight of a Hollywood and space exploration memorabilia show that's set for July 17-18 in Beverly Hills, California, the spacesuit is conservatively estimated to fetch between US$200,000 (RM855,856) and US$300,000 (RM1.28mil).