FCC approves first Reflect Orbital satellite
The FCC approved a satellite to test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions, a project criticized by astronomers and environmentalists.
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Read original at SpaceNews The Federal Communications Commission has approved the launch of Eärendil-1, a satellite developed by Reflect Orbital, which will test the ability to reflect sunlight into nighttime regions. The 142-kilogram spacecraft is scheduled to launch later this year into an orbit 600 to 650 kilometers in altitude. Reflect Orbital plans to use the spacecraft to test its technology.
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