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American startup aims to sell sunlight after dark
Original: An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?
An American startup is proposing to sell sunlight after dark, a plan that would involve reflecting solar light back to Earth from orbit at night. The idea raises questions about who gets a say in its use, including regulators, astronomers and the public. Critics are weighing the environmental and governance implications of commercialising something as universal as daylight.
Why now: The proposal to commercialise artificial sunlight touches on space governance, light pollution and public consent, sparking debate.
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