Space mirrors could ruin astronomy
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- Scientists Warn That New Satellites Could Cause Eye Damage for People on the Ground Futurism · 10h ago
- The FCC has approved the launch of a mirror satellite designed to reflect sunlight UA.NEWS · 10h ago
- Mark O'Connell: We’re shooting mirrors into space to block the sun. There may be a few issues The Irish Times · 10h ago
- Space mirrors could ruin astronomy The Verge · 10h ago broke it first
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