In 1993, Russia unfolded a 20-meter mirror in orbit and swept a five-kilometer patch of artificial moonlight across Europe

In February 1993, Russia deployed a 20-meter mirror in space, casting artificial moonlight across Europe for several remarkable minutes. This unprecedented experiment, part of the Znamya project, explored the potential of orbital reflective technology, raising both excitement and ecological concerns.

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