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Reflect Orbital is launching a test satellite named Eärendil-1 as a precursor to
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21 Aug
This company’s plans to deploy space mirrors could jeopardize the night sky for many
A company that plans to beam sunlight from space to Earth on demand might unintentionally brighten the night sky for many more people than intended, according to a new study.
REPORT · WHAT · MIT Technology ReviewOPEN STORY
14 Jul
The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European Southern Observatory said. www.wired.com/story/ref
The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “For optical astronomy, this poses an existential threat,” the European Southern Observatory said.
OPINION · WHO · WiredOPEN STORY
10 Oct
Reflect Orbital’s giant beams will shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers.
Reflect Orbital’s giant beams will shine as bright as 10,000 full moons and scatter light over tens of kilometers.
OPINION · WHAT · MIT Technology ReviewOPEN STORY
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