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Space Mirrors to Light the Night | Los Angeles News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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- 119
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Summary
Reflect Orbital’s bold new satellite, Earendil-1, just got FCC approval to test a space mirror that beams sunlight to Earth at night—aiming to revolutionize energy, disaster relief, and agriculture. Despite fierce opposition from astronomers and wildlife experts worried about sky interference and ecological disruption, regulators sided with innovation, citing potential economic and public benefits. The company’s phased plan targets moon-like brightness by 2026 and street-level lighting by 2027, with a vision of tens of thousands of satellites by 2035 to simulate daylight 24/7. Could this tech turn darkness into daylight? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5e3f037772bee6cb