# The FCC just gave Reflect Orbital permission to launch its 1st space mirror to orbit. Tens of thousands more could follow

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-13 16:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 2 · Current Velocity: 0.71

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | Space Mirror: The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Unimpressed | 2026-07-13 10:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxNcjR5YzR1QlNJbExuWW5vRWpmMFlrZ0liZUQyX0JreWVOVHYxTUVaQjBsSFJKOXpiVW0tR2hwZk9MZjlSOXpHUHlYMHBZV1FCOG9KTnB4eHhha191blFabHZrdmlUTXlpYXlUR0RuZFc2LV91Ym9Eb3hnNXZpaTU4Vm9DRXh6TS1DLVlsNVFiMGN4LVd0RzlRS284WFVYSC1PcW9IdEJ6Q2lsOVp5dmlhSWlBWmR1Mjg?oc=5) |
| Via Satellite | FCC Approves Reflect Orbital Demo Satellite to Test Redirecting Sunlight | 2026-07-13 10:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxObWxTWnhrM3Y3UXh2dVhWcWwzdjY5WG9tanhSWndHdHZXMHZkV3RGVFNGS28zNWNfZVJuZHVTNEVZcE5MSTFQWG9HS0RmQWpYREw2aVZXVlpOMnVQdW9jTEJ2MmRJbWdXbGw3QnpzNVBBeDcxRUZWRzBrNzdWZjhROXVPa0lXdlBUVHRfMnQyS3VPazZYbkcwRnBWOUdOZlZEYk0tNDg0QURSdVdEUXBEb2l0YkJzLTZXSzR2emROV3JSSmVO?oc=5) |

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