Bob Schluter is an inventor, engineer, and mixed-media artist whose practice engages with the earliest eras of unmanned and human space exploration. Through his SpaceScapes series, he incorporates authenticated electronic circuitry and components from the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, preserving the material legacy of America’s foundational missions within a contemporary artistic framework.

Schluter’s contributions to planetary science include providing the lunar specimen adopted as Arizona State University’s Class of 2026 Official Lunar Meteorite. His work integrates scientific rigor with interpretive design, transforming rare extraterrestrial and aerospace materials into singular artworks that connect viewers to the origins of human spaceflight and underscore the enduring importance of planetary science and exploration.