SpaceNews July 11, 2026 • 00:29

FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite - SpaceNews

By Jeff Foust

FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite - SpaceNews

The FCC approved a satellite to test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project criticized by astronomers and environmentalists.

TOKYO The Federal Communications Commission has given its approval for a satellite that will test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project sharply criticized by astronomers a… [+4252 chars]
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