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A new paper explores the orbital mechanics of giant mirrors in space, a concept previously confined to science fiction.

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, UC Berkeley

Who
Shauna Sallmen, Eric Korpela
What
A new paper explores the orbital mechanics of giant mirrors in space, a concept previously confined to science fiction.
When
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:40:07 GMT · 2h 17m ago
Where
University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, UC Berkeley ·
Why
To understand the potential passive technosignatures of giant mirrors in space, which requires understanding their orbital mechanics.
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This research aims to define what to look for when searching for potential extraterrestrial technosignatures, specifically giant space mirrors.

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