Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
The FCC has approved a mirrored satellite designed by Reflect Orbital to redirect sunlight to Earth during the night.
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The FCC has approved a mirrored satellite designed by Reflect Orbital to redirect sunlight to Earth during the night.
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