FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite

Published on July 11, 2026
Reflect Orbital satellite

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 and environmentalists.

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