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US startup's space mirror test draws criticism
Original: Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws criticism
A US startup has demonstrated a satellite technology that reflects sunlight toward Earth at night, imitating the effect of mirrors bouncing the sun's light from orbit. The demonstration prompted pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and residents in California, who raised concerns about light pollution and the consequences of commercialising artificial nighttime illumination from space.
Why now: The company's night-lighting demonstration has sparked an unusual backlash from scientists and locals over light pollution.
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- Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws criticism · The Guardian
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals
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