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The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1.
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Who
Reflect Orbital, European Southern Observatory
What
The FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to launch the mirror satellite Eärendil-1.
When
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:30:00 GMT · 3h 28m ago
Where
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Why
The satellite is designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate the Earth at night, which poses an existential threat to optical astronomy.
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The launch of the Eärendil-1 satellite, approved by the FCC, is expected to significantly impact optical astronomy due to its light-reflecting capabilities.
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