Human destinies and espionage intrigues are intricately intertwined around the secret private project “Noon”, within the framework of which a new Russian space program is being developed at the expense of an oligarch-philanthropist. During the course of research, project participants under the leadership of scientist Zhurankov discover a revolutionary method of moving over vast distances. However, too many external forces stand in the way of people involved in development - not only Russian special services and foreign intelligence services, but also the immortal law of meanness...