First Satellite-As-Art Project ‘Orbital Reflector’ Set for 2018 Launch

Modern art—with its abstract, conceptual, avant-garde approach—can be rather otherworldly. But Trevor Paglen is the first to take the characterization literally. In partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art, Paglen plans to launch a sculptural satellite into space. Orbital Reflector has no commercial, military, or scientific purpose. It’s simply a bit of cosmic decor; a public sculpture, visible from the ground (with a telescope). More

(Source: Geek - Nov 21)