3 ms·Russian space scientists have the worst idea ever–space-based advertising3 points by HieronymusBosch 4y agoohiovr 4y agoI've seen this touted by american companies also. I've been waiting for someone to litter the skies with trash.bell-cot 4y agoThat I know of, this general idea dates back to Robert Heinlein's SF story The Man Who Sold The Moon, published in 1950. Anyone know of an earlier source?