It is 2236.

Congratulations, you have been chosen for the once in a lifetime opportunity. You and a select group of citizens are invited on the trip of a lifetime. Centuries ago, we only landed on the moon. 2 Centuries ago We colonized Mars, then spread out across the solar system. 2 Decades ago, we crossed from one galaxy to another until we explored almost every inch of the inner universe. Now just 5 minutes ago, you are officially invited to participate in the greatest journey of the human race. Going to the edge of the universe. We believe that if we go far enough we could enter an alternate universe. When we say once in a life time we mean it in the most literal. In 2022, even with the world's best spacecrafts, it would take over 73 000 years to travel to the edge of the universe. With our advanced tech and the help of some extra-terrestrials we assmiliated into our overall culture, not only is it reduced to 50 years, but it will be as though you never left. We have onboard hypersleep pods that make travelling seem like a dream. We have plenty of food and oxygen for our crew and passengers to last them multiple lifetimes. To top it off, we have enough spacesuits. Just in case you're all itching for some good old fashioned spacewalks. This trip could change your life forever.

2286.

The following recording was recovered in space by a back up crew:

"It has been 50 years and we still didn't see jack shit. Food supply is at an all time low, due to most of us finding a way to turn some of it into narcotics. Sue us, we got so bored we literally got stoned. All I see out there are stars and the occasional planets, satellites and planetoids. I don't care if it takes the whole century I want to go ho- Wait a minute/ What is that? It seems there is some kind of strange beams of light in front of us. They appear to be glowing intensely. With colours like I've never seen before. It's so beautiful. Could this be it? Have we reached the edg- Wait what's that? WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT!!!? No. NOOOOOOO!!!! THIS CAN'T BE HAPPENING!!! THIS CAN'T BE FUCKING HAPPENING!!! OH GOD!!! OH GOD, JESUS, MARY AND JOSEPH!!! We're gonna die. WE ARE GONNA FUCKING DIE!! The lord is my shep---"

The transmission has been cut off, the ship, it's crew and it's passengers are still missing to this day.