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- 1Astronomers warn planned 50,000 orbital mirrors would be catastrophic●"'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Reflect Orbital's plan to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting satellites is drawing fierce criticism from astronomers. Quoted by CBC, researcher Benvenuti said the company aims to have 50,000 mirrors in orbit by 2035, calling the project 'catastrophic for astronomy.' The comments came as the FCC weighs approval of the California startup's proposal to sell reflected sunlight as a service, raising concerns about light pollution and night-sky interference.
- 2Startup Nights 2026 set for 5-6 November in Switzerland●Startup Nights 2026 is comming up on 5-6 Nov. in Switzerland
Startup Nights, a Swiss startup event, is scheduled for 5-6 November 2026. Organisers have opened registration via the event site as the date approaches, drawing attention from the international tech community. The gathering brings together founders, investors and innovators for networking, pitches and workshops focused on the Swiss and European startup ecosystem.