On July 9, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved Reflect Orbital’s application to launch and operate Earendil-1, a demonstration satellite carrying a 59×59 foot (18×18 meter) mirror designed to beam concentrated sunlight onto targeted spots on the ground at night. The approval clears the California startup to test the technology for up to two years,Continue reading “FCC approves Reflect Orbital filing for mirror in space”
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