Scientists Want to Launch Giant Space Mirrors to Light Up the Night— But at What Cost?

Scientists Want to Launch Giant Space Mirrors to Light Up the Night— But at What Cost?

In an ambitious bid to extend daylight beyond the sunset, a California-based startup, Reflect Orbital, is planning to deploy thousands of satellites into low-Earth orbit to redirect sunlight to Earth’s nighttime side. This project, still in its early stages, promises to harness solar energy during the dark hours, with potential applications ranging from powering solar arrays to providing extra light for search and rescue missions. But the idea h…