Is the night sky about to change forever?
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The US FCC has officially granted approval to the California-based startup Reflect Orbital to test its revolutionary sunlight-reflecting satellite technology!
This isn't a scene from a science-fiction movie. By using an 18-meter ultra-thin orbital mirror, the spacecraft can redirect natural sunlight down to a targeted 5-kilometer zone on Earth long after the sun has set.
While the company points out massive benefits for emergency response operations, late-night construction, and boosting solar power grids at midnight, major concerns are being raised by astronomers and environmentalists regarding extreme light pollution and the disruption of natural ecosystems.
Watch how this incredible technology creates a stark contrast—allowing one backyard to enjoy a dark, cozy bonfire while the neighbors right next door are bathed in bright, reflected sunlight.
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