Geostationary Banana Over Texas

The Geostationary Banana Over Texas project, where the picture above came from, is

an art intervention that involves placing a gigantic banana over the Texas sky. This object will float between the high atmosphere and Earth's low orbit, being visible only from the state of Texas and its surroundings. From the ground the banana will be clearly recognizable and visible day and night; it will stay up for approximately one month.

I can't imagine how this idea first came up. They seem to be on hold pending an increase in funds.

HT: Feminist SF