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Astronomers warn of catastrophe from planned orbital mirror constellation
Original: "'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, t
Reflect Orbital has drawn strong criticism from astronomers after stating plans to launch tens of thousands of sunlight-reflecting mirrors into orbit by 2035, with FCC approval processes under scrutiny. Luca Benvenuti called the plan 'catastrophic for astronomy, that is clear,' as scientists warn the mirrors would brighten night skies and disrupt telescopic observations.
Why now: A recent FCC decision or approval related to Reflect Orbital's sunlight-reflection project has reignited alarm among astronomers over its impact on the night sky.
Reflect OrbitalFCCLuca Benvenuti
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- "'They're saying we want to launch 50,000 mirrors by 2035,' Benvenuti said. 'That would be catastrophic for astronomy, that is clear.'" https://www. cbc.ca/news/science/reflect-or bital-approval-fcc-9.7287535 # Astronomy # ReflectOrbital # SunlightAsAService # FCC # SpacePolicy · JohnBarentine@scicomm.xyz · 100
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