All articles tagged with #reflect orbital
A California startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch up to 4,000 giant mirrors into space to reflect sunlight onto Earth's night side, aiming to extend daylight hours for energy and agriculture. Experts warn this could cause severe light pollution, disrupt astronomy, and pose space safety risks, with past similar attempts having failed and skepticism about the feasibility and environmental impact of the project.
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.
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.
A US startup, Reflect Orbital, plans to deploy thousands of satellites with mirrors to beam sunlight onto Earth for solar energy at night, but this raises significant concerns about light pollution, astronomical interference, and practicality, with the potential for bright flashes and widespread environmental impact.