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FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year — large spacecraft reflects sunlight to Earth’s surface for construction sites, search-and-rescue lighting, and more
Ambitious startup wants to deploy more than 50,000 of these satellites by 2035.
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heise.de
Sonnenlicht auf Bestellung: Weltraumspiegel vor erstem Test
Das US-Start-up Reflect Orbital will nachts Sonnenlicht auf die Erde spiegeln. Trotz massiver Kritik von Astronomen hat die FCC nun einen ersten Test genehmigt.
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techspot.com
FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark
Back in July 2025, Reflect Orbital submitted an application to launch Eärendil-1, a demonstration satellite designed to test whether sunlight can be redirected from orbit onto…
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tomshardware.com
FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year — large spacecraft reflects sunlight to Earth’s surface for…
Ambitious startup wants to deploy more than 50,000 of these satellites by 2035.
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space.com
Reflect Orbital just got permission to launch its 1st space mirror to orbit. Tens of thousands more could follow
"We're excited to demonstrate how our technology works and to introduce transformative, clean technology the world urgently needs."
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nrc.nl
Amerikaans bedrijf wil met ruimtespiegels meer zonlicht naar de aarde sturen
Ruimtevaart: Om ook ’s nachts gebruik te kunnen maken van zonlicht, wil Reflect Orbital 50.000 satellieten met spiegels in een baan rond de aarde krijgen. Voor de lancering van…
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gizmodo.com
This Startup Wants to Use Space Mirrors to Light Up Earth at Night. Feds Just Said Go Ahead
The startup will begin testing its idea of creating sunlight after dark.
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businessday.co.za
BIG READ | US backs giant mirror in space to create ‘sunlight on demand’
Approval of test satellite that reflects sunlight to Earth, promises extra solar energy but raises concerns about safety, environmental impact, and disruption of natural rhythms
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wired.com
The US Approves Launch of Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night
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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The US Approves the Launch of a Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night
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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theverge.com
The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch
Eärendil-1 could be the first of a 50,000 satellite constellation, despite concerns about light pollution.
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renewablesnow.com
Reflect Orbital gets FCC nod for inaugural solar reflector
US start-up Reflect Orbital has won approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch into Low Earth Orbit its first demonstration satellite, Earendil-1, built…