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Scientists Warn Against Launching 4,000 Space Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight

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Source: Futurism
Scientists Warn Against Launching 4,000 Space Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight
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Reflect Orbital, a startup planning to deploy a large array of space mirrors to reflect sunlight to paying customers, faces criticism from astronomers due to potential light pollution and environmental impacts. The company has yet to launch its mirrors but has secured FCC licensing for a demo in 2026 and a US Air Force contract, targeting high-paying clients for various uses, including national defense and advertising.

Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#astronomical-impact#reflect-orbital#satellites#science-and-technology#space-mirrors#sunlight-reflection
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  1. Scientists Oppose Huge Array of Mirrors in Space That Shines Nighttime Sunlight on Wealthy Customers  Futurism
  2. Company's plan to launch 4,000 space mirrors alarms scientists  Space
  3. Selling the sun: U.S. company is building satellite mirrors to keep solar farms operating after dark  Washington Times
  4. The 'Catastrophic' Plan to Put 4,000 Mirrors in Space  extremetech.com
  5. The Dark Side of Putting Mirrors in Space  Nautilus | Science Connected

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