We are pleased to present you to the Xu Bing Space Art Residency Program. Since its launch on February 3, 2024, the program has produced 44 artworks by 38 artists, conducted 66 filming sessions, and has continued to draw interest from international art institutions and curators. With the retirement of the SCA-1 art satellite, the project embarked on its second phase, opening its doors to a wider circle of participants through an open call. This residency program is centered on the fourth artificial satellite of the Star Chain of Arts Project (hereinafter referred to as “SCA-3”). SCA-3 was successfully launched on February 3, 2024, at 11:06 a.m., aboard the Jielong-3 (Y3) Rocket from the waters near Yangjiang, Guangdong, and entered orbit smoothly. The satellite is designed with a three- year operational lifespan. The Star Chain of Arts Project, led by artist Xu Bing, focuses on launching a series of satellites to create an independent and interconnected space art platform. The initiative aims to fully utilize the capabilities of each satellite to explore and expand the possibilities of interstellar curation. Its goal is to break down boundaries between Earth and outer space, technology and art, and across other disciplines. Guided by the principles of participation and sharing, Xu Bing has envisioned the Xu Bing Space Art Residency Program as a platform that welcomes artists and individuals from diverse fields, both in China and internationally. Participants are granted shared access to the satellite to realize their art projects, fostering a collaborative environment in which they can develop their own work while collectively exploring and advancing the field of space art. The residency program is jointly organized by Xu Bing Studio and WanHoo Culture Media Co., LTD, with technical support from Beijing Ubinexus Technology Co., Ltd and Chengdu Guoxing Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd More info via link in bio 🛰️ Apply Now! Video: Excerpt from SCA-3 satellite downlink footage, Orbital Relay, Xu Bing, 2022-2025