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The FCC approved the first test launch of Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, which will test the ability to reflect sunlight back to Earth.
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Who
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Reflect Orbital
What
The FCC approved the first test launch of Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, which will test the ability to reflect sunlight back to Earth.
When
Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:31:00 GMT · 2h 37m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
To test the technology for a proposed constellation of over 50,000 reflectors in low Earth orbit by 2035.
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How this affects you
The approval allows for the testing of a technology that could potentially alter sunlight reaching Earth, a project that has raised concerns within the astronomical community.
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