FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark
The FCC has authorized Reflect Orbital to deploy a satellite designed to reflect sunlight toward Earth during nighttime hours.
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The Federal Communications Commission has granted approval for a mirror satellite developed by Reflect Orbital. The technology is intended to beam sunlight to the surface of the Earth after dark.
Coverage from Daily Kos, Gadget Review, IFLScience, and TechSpot highlights the project's regulatory clearance. Reports emphasize concerns regarding potential impacts on astronomy and risks of flash blinding drivers.
Future updates will clarify the operational timeline for the satellite deployment. Coverage does not yet specify how the developer intends to mitigate the cited visibility and safety concerns.
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The reporting (4)
- FCC Approves Reflect Orbital’s Space Mirror Satellite Daily Kos · 56d ago
- FCC Clears a Giant Mirror Satellite to Beam Sunlight to Earth Gadget Review · 56d ago
- FCC Approves Extremely Controversial Space Mirror Satellite That Could "Flash Blind" Drivers And Ruin Astronomy IFLScience · 56d ago
- FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark TechSpot · 56d ago
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What is the purpose of the Reflect Orbital satellite?
It is designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark using a giant mirror.
What are the primary concerns surrounding this technology?
Sources cite potential interference with astronomy and the risk of flash blinding drivers.
Has the project received government authorization?
Yes, the FCC has approved the satellite.
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