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Environmental Science26 Aug 2026 · 10:23 pm10:23 pm

Astronomers Warn Massive Space Mirrors Could Be 40 Times Brighter Than Full Moon, Causing Severe Light Pollution

A new study warns that proposed sun-reflecting space mirrors by Reflect Orbital could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, causing severe light pollution an

10 Aug 20268:18 pm

Space Exploration10 Aug 2026 · 8:18 pm8:18 pm

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Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Project Raises Concerns for Astronomy and Vision

A California-based company, Reflect Orbital, plans to launch a test satellite named Eärendil-1 as a precursor to a fleet of up to 50,000 space mirrors, aiming t

17 Jul 20269:17 am

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FCC Approves Testing of Space Mirrors to Extend Daylight, Scientists Express Concerns

The FCC has approved a California startup, Reflect Orbital, to test satellites designed to reflect sunlight toward Earth, aiming to extend daylight for various

14 Jul 20262:13 am

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Reflect Orbital Receives FCC Approval to Launch First Space Mirror, Plans Thousands More

Reflect Orbital has received FCC approval to launch its first demonstration space mirror, Eärendil-1, later this year, with plans for tens of thousands more by

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Astronomers Warn Massive Space Mirrors Could Be 40 Times Brighter Than Full Moon, Causing Severe Light Pollution

Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Project Raises Concerns for Astronomy and Vision

FCC Approves Testing of Space Mirrors to Extend Daylight, Scientists Express Concerns

Reflect Orbital Receives FCC Approval to Launch First Space Mirror, Plans Thousands More

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