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Space mirror project gets FCC launch clearance

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Reflect Orbital has received approval from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to launch its first space mirror, named Eärendil-1. This mirror is designed to redirect sunlight to Earth during the night. The company plans to launch a series of these 60-foot mirrors into low Earth orbit. AI

RANK_REASON Regulatory approval for a specific product launch, not a core AI development.

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Space mirror project gets FCC launch clearance

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that ai

    📰 The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its first space mirror that aims to redirect sunlight down to Earth at night. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has authorized ... 📰 Sour…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/reflect-orbital-space-mirr…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch Eärendil-1 is the first of many 60-foot space mirrors that Reflect Orbital is planning to

    The first sunlight reflecting space mirror has been cleared for launch Eärendil-1 is the first of many 60-foot space mirrors that Reflect Orbital is planning to launch into low Earth orbit. | Image: Reflect Orbital Reflect Orbital has been given the green light to launch its firs…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/reflect-orbital-space-mirr…

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