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Space mirror project threatens night sky, astronomers warn · 1 source tracked
A company called Reflect Orbital plans to deploy large mirrors in space to beam sunlight to Earth, a project that has raised significant concerns among astronomers and environmental groups. A recent study published in T…
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Earth-like exoplanet GJ 3378b discovered with potential for liquid water
Astronomers have discovered GJ 3378b, a potentially rocky exoplanet located in the northern sky. This planet receives 90% of the solar radiation that Earth does, suggesting it could possess liquid water on its surface a…
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SpaceX rocket confirmed to have crashed into the moon
A SpaceX rocket's upper stage, which had been drifting in space for a year after a lunar mission, has impacted the moon. While the collision itself was not directly observed, telescope data from Chile and the European S…
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Astronomers discover dimmest exoplanet via direct imaging
An international team of astronomers has discovered a third planet, Beta Pictoris d, orbiting the star Beta Pictoris. This newly found exoplanet is the dimmest ever detected via direct imaging from Earth and one of the …
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FCC approves Reflect Orbital's mirror satellite for night-time illumination
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Reflect Orbital's request to launch Eärendil-1, a test satellite designed to reflect sunlight and illuminate Earth's night side. This satellite will carry a large…
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FCC Approves Orbital Space Mirrors Despite Astronomy and Environmental Concerns
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Reflect Orbital's plan to launch test satellites equipped with large reflectors designed to bounce sunlight onto Earth. This technology aims to extend daylight fo…
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Satellite constellations threaten astronomy with 'devastating consequences,' study warns
A new study from the European Southern Observatory warns that plans to launch over 1.7 million satellites could severely impact astronomical observations. The research, published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, highlights …