Imagine it: You’ve worked a long shift, turned the lights out and settled into bed, when all of a sudden the sky outside your window lights up as if it’s daylight.
This is what could happen if a U.S. company has its way.
Reflect Orbital is looking to send giant mirrors in space to “ sell sunlight after dark .”
It’s a plan that’s causing alarm among astronomers who are already concerned about the loss of the night sky due to satellite constellations — hundreds to thousands of satellites belonging to one company, most often providing internet services — and overall light pollution.
But the California startup says their plan could help solve energy issues as well as provide lighting for situations like disaster rescue plans and more.
Astronomers aren’t buying it.
Aaron Boley, an astronomer and associate professor at the University of British Columbia, said there are "basic misunderstanding
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