The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital's launch of the Eärendil-1 mirror satellite, which is designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate Earth at night. This decision has raised concerns within the astronomical community, with the European Southern Observatory stating that the satellite poses an "existential threat" to optical astronomy. AI
RANK_REASON Regulatory approval of a novel satellite with potential significant impact. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]
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