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US startup plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space
Original: California desert "lights" up at night: Why a US startup wants to put 50,000 mirrors in space?
A US startup is proposing to place 50,000 mirrors in orbit that would reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, potentially illuminating areas like the California desert after dark. The concept is aimed at extending usable daylight, but it has drawn questions about light pollution, effects on wildlife and astronomy, and whether such large-scale orbital infrastructure is practical or desirable.
Why now: The unusual plan to brighten the night sky with orbiting mirrors is sparking debate over its feasibility and environmental impact.
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- California desert "lights" up at night: Why a US startup wants to put 50,000 mirrors in space? · Moneycontrol.com
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