Reflect Orbital Test Satellite: FCC Go-ahead

The FCC has approved Reflect Orbital's test satellite Eärendil-1, a 60×60 ft steerable reflector designed to redirect sunlight from orbit to precise Earth locations for energy, disaster response, and industrial applications. The company plans to launch this year via SpaceX rideshare and aims to operate over 50,000 such satellites by 2035.

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