Scientists Alarmed by California Startup's Plan to Launch 4,000 Space Mirrors
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A California startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch 4,000 mirrors into orbit to redirect sunlight to Earth-based solar farms, aiming for continuous energy supply, but scientists warn this could cause significant light pollution, disrupt astronomy, and harm wildlife, raising environmental and ecological concerns.
Topics:science#astronomy-impact#light-pollution#orbit-mirrors#science-and-technology#solar-energy#space-debris
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