FCC Approves Giant Mirror Satellite Designed to Beam Sunlight to Earth After Dark
The one-satellite test is meant to evaluate reflected sunlight for nighttime solar power and disaster response, despite more than 1,800 public comments objecting.
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FCC approves giant mirror satellite designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark
Back in July 2025, Reflect Orbital submitted an application to launch Eärendil-1, a demonstration satellite designed to test whether sunlight can be redirected from orbit onto specific locations on Earth. The FCC has now granted the satellite permission to operate its radio equipment.Read Entire Article
FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Giant Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate
The FCC says the most controversial aspect of Reflect Orbital's Earendil-1 satellite, the giant mirror, falls out of its purview since the regulator mainly focuses on radio spectrum. Despite a flood of objections, the Federal Communications Commission has approved a startup's plan to launch a controversial satellite that’ll use a giant mirror to reflect sunlight to Earth after darkOn Thursday, the FCC granted the California-based Reflect Orbital…
The US start-up Reflect Orbital wants to reflect sunlight on Earth at night. Despite massive criticism from astronomers, the FCC has now approved a first test.
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