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US start-up plans to sell sunlight at night with help from India's Skyroot Aerospace
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Fusion42 · 17 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
US start-up Reflect Orbital plans to provide on-demand sunlight at night by deploying satellites with massive reflecting mirrors, launching two missions via India's Skyroot Aerospace Vikram rockets. The technology targets applications like disaster zone illumination, extending solar farm power generation, and event lighting, but faces environmental concerns over light pollution and effects on wildlife and astronomy.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.
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You now have a new launch option from Skyroot Aerospace for US space-based lighting projects, opening a route beyond traditional providers. Expect opposition over lighting impacts, so prepare to engage regulators and communities early if your work involves orbital illumination.
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