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Satellite Mirrors Could Change Night Skies | Dayton News
Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite, named after a Tolkien hero, just got FCC approval to beam sunlight down to Earth—creating temporary, daylight-like patches over dark areas to boost nighttime solar power. But critics like DarkSky International are sounding the alarm, arguing the FCC ignored environmental impacts, including harm to wildlife, astronomy, human sleep, and even eye safety. They fear sudden flashes, space debris, and disruption to observatories, sparking a fierce debate over whether this tech is a clean energy breakthrough or a dangerous new light in our skies. Listen in…
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