FCC approves Reflect Orbital's sunlight-reflecting satellite despite scientific warnings

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Reflect Orbital's plan to launch a satellite that would reflect sunlight back to Earth after dark. The decision has triggered a wave of opposition from researchers and members of the public, who warn of potential environmental and safety consequences. Critics fear the artificial illumination of the night sky could disrupt ecosystems and astronomical observations.

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