Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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The US just approved a giant space mirror to test 'sunlight on demand.' Low Earth orbit is getting weird

A giant mirror to create "sunlight on demand" was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concerns.

The US just approved a giant space mirror to test 'sunlight on demand.' Low Earth orbit is getting weird
Image: Phys.org
A giant mirror to create "sunlight on demand" was just approved by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), despite opposition from astronomers and the public, and real safety concerns.

Originally published at Phys.org

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