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The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1. “F
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10 Aug
Other feeds and industry voices
10 Aug
Reflect Orbital is launching a test satellite named Eärendil-1 as a precursor to a fleet of up to 50,000 space mirrors that would provide sunlight on demand as a service.
Reflect Orbital is launching a test satellite named Eärendil-1 as a precursor to a fleet of up to 50,000 space mirrors that would provide sunlight on demand as a service.
OPINION · WHAT · The VergeOPEN STORY
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
11 Jul
FCC Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry
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