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Astronomers warn that proposed space mirror satellites could be 40 times brighter than the full moon, threatening the night sky and risking blindness.
The FCC's approval of sunlight-reflecting mirror satellites has sparked warnings that these projects could permanently disrupt astronomical observations.
The FCC has approved a mirrored satellite designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth, potentially turning night into day.
United States approval for Reflect Orbital to launch massive space mirrors that reflect sunlight at night sparks widespread debate.
The FCC has approved a sun-reflecting space mirror satellite developed by Reflect Orbital, sparking significant controversy.