The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch
The FCC has authorized Reflect Orbital to launch a prototype satellite designed to redirect sunlight to Earth at night. The company aims to eventually deploy a constellation of 50,000 satellites to provide on-demand illumination for various industries, though the project faces criticism regarding light pollution and space debris.
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 (FCC) has authorized the California-based startup to build and operate a single prototype satellite in low-Earth orbit later this year, despite concerns over how the technology could impact optical astronomy.
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