Overview
- The Turner Prize–winning sculptor told The Times the work is intended to be seen from Earth and might use mirrors to enhance visibility.
- Kapoor said existing rockets could deliver the piece and estimated a nine‑figure budget for the launch.
- He declined to name financial backers, described them as not necessarily American, and said Elon Musk is not involved while criticizing Musk’s approach to space.
- The announcement offers no technical design, permits, timeline, or confirmed launch details, placing the effort at an early proposal stage.
- Coverage situates the plan among prior art-in-space attempts and notes Kapoor’s claim that his would be the largest artwork sent into space.