Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC
US approves satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth at night
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The brief
A satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth has been approved by the FCC.
Coverage emphasizes astronomers' reactions of dismay. Outlets like Yahoo, The Weather Channel, and The Jerusalem Post report on the development.
The impact of the satellite on nighttime environments and astronomy remains to be seen.
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Quick answers
What was approved by the FCC
A satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth
How did astronomers react
With dismay
What is the potential effect of the satellite
Turning night into day
Coverage (6)
- Sunlight for sale: Giant space mirror could one day bring daylight to Earth at night Yahoo · 11h ago
- Getting to yes—or no The Space Review · 11h ago
- Dezeen Debate features "tech-bro Death Star" Dezeen · 11h ago
- Astronomers react with 'dismay' after US approves satellite meant to reflect sunlight at night Yahoo · 11h ago
- US approves space mirror that could turn night into day The Weather Channel · 11h ago
- Selling light after dark: Satellite designed to reflect sunlight to Earth approved by FCC The Jerusalem Post · 11h ago broke it first
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