Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism
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The demonstration lit up a desert area at night, sparking criticism from scientists, environmentalists and local residents who are concerned about the impacts of beaming sunlight from space.
Company imitates reflection of sun from mirrors, prompting pushback from some scientists, environmentalists and California locals Locals in a rural area of California were recently startled to see dazzlingly bright light shining down from nearby mountains at night, illuminating a swathe of the desert below. Unbeknown to them, the strange nocturnal illumination was the latest step in a company’s plan to erect thousands of giant mirrors in space to reflect sunlight on to the Earth during night-tim
The company plans to deploy thousands of large mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night, a concept that could alter natural darkness and has environmental and safety implications.
- •Responses from regulatory agencies or local authorities regarding the project
- •Further statements or studies from scientific and environmental groups about potential risks
- •Any follow‑up demonstrations or scaling plans announced by the company