Policy · 3h ago
FCC Approves Controversial Space Mirror Test to Reflect Sunlight
The FCC has approved a test of a giant space mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, despite objections from astronomers. The project, proposed by a startup, aims to provide illumination for solar power or city lighting. Critics warn it could disrupt astronomical observations and increase light pollution.
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The approval sets a precedent for commercial space projects that could reshape the night sky, but the long-term environmental and scientific costs remain unaddressed.
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