Reflect Orbital
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- 2026-07-14 regulatory Reflect Orbital received authorization from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch its space mirror. source
- 2026-07-14 regulatory Reflect Orbital received regulatory approval from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch its first space mirror. source
- 2026-07-14 regulatory The FCC approved Reflect Orbital's application to launch the Eärendil-1 mirror satellite. source
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Startup uses drones to clear clouds for solar farms, aims to impact storms
Meteoric, a startup founded by University of Cambridge engineers and backed by Y Combinator, is developing autonomous drones designed to dissipate clouds over solar farms. These drones will mechanically alter cloud drop…
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Space mirrors threaten night sky, AI drug discovery sparks IP debate · 1 source tracked
A new study indicates that Reflect Orbital's planned space mirrors could significantly brighten the night sky, potentially impacting wildlife and aviation. Separately, the use of AI in drug discovery is raising complex …
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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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CITIC Securities: Hybrid and Merge-Two Games Drive Growth in Global Mobile Market · 1 source tracked
A recent report from CITIC Securities indicates that the global mobile game market is experiencing structural growth driven by hybrid and merge-two game genres, rather than a broad expansion. Match-three games maintain …
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Space mirror project gets FCC launch clearance
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 c…
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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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FCC approves sun-reflecting satellite despite astronomer backlash
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Reflect Orbital's request to launch a demonstration satellite, Earendil-1, designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth at night. This approval, granted based on ra…
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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 …