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Observers Beware: Reflect Orbital’s Space Mirrors Approved for Launch

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July 15, 2026 • 66 views
Original source: Sky & Telescope

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the launch of Reflect Orbital's Earendil 1 satellite — a space mirror 18 meters wide designed to reflect sunlight to the ground. The post Observers Beware: Reflect Orbital’s Space Mirrors Approved for Launch appeared first on Sky & Telesco...

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