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FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch

FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year — large spacecraft reflects sunlight to Earth’s surface for construction sites, search-and-rescue lighting, and more

A startup that aims to bring sunlight on Earth after dark just received approval from the FCC to launch its experimental satellite. Critics say that the project could adversely affect astronomy and the environment, but the regulator says that their complaints are outside of its…

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