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FCC Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

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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.

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14 Jul
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 at night. The US Federal Communications Commission

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6 Jul
Study: ultra-black coating could reduce satellite light pollution

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