Recently, a company by former SpaceX employee Ben Nowack – called Reflect Orbital – announced that it is now ready to put gigantic mirrors in space to reflect sunshine at ground-based solar farms.
Mirrors are a critical part of any space telescope, and the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors are made of a special element that will enable it to withstand the rigors of space and see farther back ...
Astronomers warn of "catastrophic" consequences as startup pushes plan to launch giant space mirrors
Why it matters: Unlike conventional satellite constellations such as SpaceX's Starlink, which can inadvertently reflect sunlight during certain orbits, Reflect Orbital's reflectors are explicitly ...
A California startup is readying its prototype orbital mirror for a 2025 launch. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. LONDON — A ...
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results