Proposed Orbital Mirror Constellation Raises Concerns for Astronomy

A new scientific paper outlines Reflect Orbital's plan to deploy a constellation of up to 50,000 orbital mirrors, including a pilot satellite with an 18-meter reflector. These mirrors are designed to beam sunlight to Earth after dark, but the proposal has raised significant concerns among astronomers. Experts warn that the resulting light pollution could severely impact astronomical observations and disrupt nocturnal environments.