# FCC Approves Reflect Orbital's Space Mirror Satellite That Astronomers Hate

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-10 20:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 3 · Current Velocity: 1.3

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacker News | FCC approves test of space mirror to light night sky | 2026-07-11 12:12 | [Source Link](https://theconversation.com/the-u-s-just-approved-a-giant-space-mirror-to-test-sunlight-on-demand-low-earth-orbit-is-getting-weird-283482) |
| CPG Click Oil and Gas | 50,000 Satellites with Giant Mirrors: Solar Light Sold via App Sparks Controversy Among Startup, FCC, Astronomers, and Environmentalists in the US | 2026-07-10 14:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijwJBVV95cUxPaDVjeENabVNtWW40Mjk2ZEFINzNFMHA2UHdHRG9Qblp1SFcxWHY3SWdBaDVTTURuMmVBN1lEZ2E0WnJLeVRPLThETUp0SUY3UjZkUkRRVTdkVnNoSDRXc0c1OU9sWUhOOEhfUHZ6bVRmTkJKTVVMTjRSaGFDNnBQU2hWWU1tMGxId1FIVjhTUmg1cGNFQzZTVFc0RUdHWlNMSWJ0RFM3eWQzazhZOHZnb1k5aWZnNi1PbTh2T2x0MGt1UGozbE9mblJBOEhQQ0hXMzlMSERlc3RNM3ZqOUlMSHBBWDMwTGNvOFpJemxZSUFNd0hwWXYwbG9sZFNuNFhWcFdOTG5aWjg3NHFJZlBJ?oc=5) |
| Engadget | FCC grants approval for sun-reflecting space mirror that's been widely criticized by astronomers | 2026-07-10 14:39 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxOSFBpM1hXVFg1c2VTU1pyNExRd1oySnZYVkgyYXZvdGNsWmQ5eTlxdms3bDI3Nm4zXzBRcmVOQUxzNjl1SHhZSmNrRkhlanlRdThuYmh6TkZDb3d2V3pBVW9vU2NpTkJJaFdMb2djYjNwUTVwcUllVzROWkYzXzNjeE1IRFg5ZHBFQzdzc29B?oc=5) |

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