Environmental Groups Challenge FCC Approval of Reflect Orbital Satellite
Four environmental groups petitioned the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday to reverse its approval of Reflect Orbital’s plan to launch the Earendil-1 demonstration satellite, which will carry a 59-foot mirror to beam on-demand sunlight to Earth, citing risks to astronomy, wildlife, and human eye safety. The pushback centers on a July 9, 2026, regulatory decision … Read more