Controversial Satellite Project Aims to Deliver Sunlight on Demand by 2026
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Reflect Orbital proposes to use large mirrors on satellites to beam sunlight onto Earth for solar energy after sunset, but the plan raises significant concerns about light pollution and practicality, especially with potential thousands of satellites creating bright flashes and obstructing astronomical observations.
Topics:science#light-pollution#reflect-orbital#satellites#science-and-technology#solar-energy#space-technology
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