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FCC Approves Controversial Space Mirror Test to Illuminate Night Sky

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a controversial test of a space mirror designed to light up the night sky, a decision that brings a science-fiction concept closer to reality despite widespread criticism from astronomers and environmental activists.

10 Jul, 22:25 — 10 Jul, 22:25
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NYTMostly Factual1d ago

F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

A start-up company has permission to try its plan to bounce solar rays onto the dark side of Earth, turning night to day for a three-mile-wide patch.

By Hiroko Tabuchi

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der-standard10 Jul, 19:00First to report

Science-Fiction-Idee wird Realität: Riesiger Spiegel im Weltraum genehmigt

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NYT10 Jul, 22:25

F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

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nos11 Jul, 13:47Latest update

Amerikaanse communicatiewaakhond geeft groen licht voor omstreden spiegelsatelliet

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