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Reflect Orbital
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FCC Approval of Space Mirror Launch Sparks Concerns Over Light Pollution and Astronomical Impacts
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved an application by Reflect Orbital to launch a 59-by-59-foot space mirror, raising concerns about light pollution and its potential impact on astronomy. This decision highlights the challenges of regulating private space activities and the limitations of international law in mitigating their effects.
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California-based startup Reflect Orbital has been granted a license by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch its first demonstration satellite, Eärendil-1, which will test the feasibility of deploying a large reflective surface in low Earth orbit. The successful deployment of this technology could pave the way for a constellation of tens of thousands of similar satellites by 2035.
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FCC Approves Launch of Reflect Orbital Satellite to Test Sunlight Reflection Technology
The Federal Communications Commission has approved the launch of Eärendil-1, a satellite designed to test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, with potential applications ranging from construction site lighting to enhancing solar farm energy production. The project has sparked concerns among astronomers and environmentalists regarding its potential impact on diurnal cycles and astronomical observations.
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