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Mirrors in Space? The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Worried

Mirrors in Space? The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Worried ...

The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch

Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth ...

F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for ...

Giant space mirror tests reflecting sunlight back to earth for extra energy

A proposal to create "sunlight on demand" from space has moved forward in a "deeply concerning" federal approval.
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Reflect Orbital FCC approval exposes gaps in space-light oversight

Reflect Orbital has been granted FCC permission to launch and operate Eärendil-1, a single experimental satellite which will ...

This Startup Wants to Use Space Mirrors to Light Up Earth at Night. Feds Just Said Go Ahead

California startup Reflect Orbital received clearance to launch its first satellite, aiming to build a constellation to ...