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FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's 5-Km Sunlight-Beam Satellite Test as Astronomers Warn of 50,000-Satellite Plan

FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Satellite Mirror Launch Amid Astronomer Concerns

Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space

If you care about your sleep cycle and the night sky in general, you should be a little furious. So Reflect Orbital received U.S. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) approval on July 10

Environmental Groups Want FCC to Reverse Plans for Space Mirror Satellite | PCMag

spacedaily.com4d ago

In 2026, the FCC authorized radio operations for Reflect Orbital's first 18-metre space mirror, a single demonstration for a proposed 50,000- satellite system that one astronomy model says could raise the natural night-sky

CBC Sports4d ago

U.S. FCC approves giant space mirror to deliver 'sunlight on demand,' but what are the legal implications? | CBC News

US approves deployment of giant space mirror to illuminate Earth

KCRA Sacramento4d ago

Sunlight on demand': U.S. approves test of giant space mirror to redirect sunlight - KCRA