Policy · 5h ago
FCC Approves Space Mirror Test to Beam Sunlight at Night
The FCC has approved a test of a giant space mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth at night. The experiment, proposed by Reflect Orbital, aims to demonstrate "sunlight on demand" from low Earth orbit. Critics raise concerns about light pollution and unintended environmental impacts.
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The approval signals a regulatory green light for geoengineering experiments, but the practical benefits and risks of illuminating the night sky remain unproven.
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