Solar power from space mirrors could revolutionize energy but alarm scientists
undefined 14, 2025
Source: interestingengineering
US startup Reflect Orbital plans a satellite constellation to beam “sunlight on demand,” extending solar farm operations after dark. Using Mylar mirrors, the satellites could reflect light brighter than the full moon, alarming astronomers who warn of blinding effects, ruined observations, and ecosystem disruption. Technical challenges and the need for thousands of satellites further complicate feasibility. Critics fear the project would intensify light pollution and add to the crowded low-Earth orbit problem.
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