GIANT SPACE MIRROR APPROVED: For years, astronomers have watched Starlink satellites multiply until deep-sky photos without streaks became almost impossible. Now the FCC has approved something potentially even worse: a giant orbiting mirror that will beam a full-Moon-bright spotlight down onto the Earth. If the first launch succeeds, thousands more could follow. Full story @ Spaceweather.com.
Above: An artist's concept of sunlight beamed down from orbit. Bats, fireflies, and other creatures of the night could find their darkness interrupted by roving spots of artificial sunlight
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