Dezeen July 16, 2026 • 08:30

US approves launch of giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark - Dezeen

By Jennifer Hahn

California startup Reflect Orbital has received permission from the US federal government to test a controversial satellite bearing a 60-foot mirror, which the company claims could help to light up streets and fuel solar farms at night.

California startup Reflect Orbital has received permission from the US federal government to test a controversial satellite bearing a 18-metre-wide mirror, which the company claims could help to ligh… [+3967 chars]

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US approves launch of giant space mirror to illuminate Earth after dark - Dezeen

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