Satellite Mirrors Threaten Night Skies | Science News

Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 satellite—essentially a space mirror to beam sunlight down to Earth—is approved for testing, sparking alarm among astronomers. With plans to launch 50,000 by 2035, the project threatens to drown out the night sky, disrupting research and wildlife. The FCC’s decision, citing jurisdiction limits, has left oversight murky, prompting calls for Congressional action and global cooperation. While Reflect Orbital says it’s open to regulation, the race is on to prevent irreversible damage to our view of the cosmos. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8f9c3a32d0f68ea0