FCC approves startup’s space mirror to reflect sunlight to dark parts of Earth
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has given permission to a startup called Reflect Orbital to build and launch a satellite with a mirror to reflect sunlight onto dark areas of Earth. The satellite, named Eärendil-1, will be tested in low Earth orbit.Key Facts
- The FCC approved Reflect Orbital’s request on July 9.
- Reflect Orbital is a startup based in Hawthorne, California.
- Their plan is to send a mirror satellite into space.
- The satellite will reflect sunlight onto parts of Earth that are dark.
- The project is currently experimental and will be tested in low Earth orbit.
- The satellite is named Eärendil-1.
- The goal is to provide light to dark regions by using reflected sunlight.
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