F.C.C. Approves Test of Space Mirror to Light Night Sky Despite Outcry

The Federal Communications Commission has greenlit a controversial experiment by a start-up to deploy a space mirror that could reflect solar rays onto the night sky, creating a day-like brightness over a three-mile-wide area. Critics argue that this could disrupt local ecosystems and natural darkness, while supporters see it as a potential breakthrough in combating climate change by reducing energy consumption for artificial lighting. The approval sets a precedent for future space-based technologies, sparking debates on the balance between technological advancement and environmental impact.