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US Startup Plans to Launch Satellite with Movable Mirrors to Reflect Sunlight Back to Earth
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Reflect Orbital, a Californian startup, has received FCC approval to launch a satellite with movable mirrors to reflect sunlight back to Earth, aiming to provide illumination and boost solar power generation, despite concerns over ecological and astronomical impacts.
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Reflect Orbital's plan to reflect sunlight via satellite mirrors raises global concerns.
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Reflect Orbital may face increased regulatory scrutiny globally.
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- Will Reflect Orbital secure further FCC approvals?
- What are the exact environmental impact assessment results?
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