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TranscriptSelling The Sun

Despite overwhelming objections from scientists, the Trump FCC has approved a space mirror to create “Sunlight on demand.”

Person on Earth in spot being lit by space mirror: What the.?

Among other things, the company promises “unforgettable nighttime experiences for events and public spaces.”

Owl: Not another @&!# midnight corporate retreat!

Besides messing up circadian rhythms, animal navigation, and entire ecosystems, what could go wrong?

Tech bro to astronomer with seared retinas: careful with that telescope! Especially once we have 50,000 of these in orbit.

Coming soon: Blocking the sun unless you pay for it

Farmer in the dark: Hey, what gives?

Tech bro: You haven’t paid your monthly Sun-scription fee!

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[–] 6 points 3 months ago (1 child)

I was aware that the FCC has authority over certain types of electromagnetism in the atmosphere, but I didn't think this was quite their jurisdiction

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago

    You're right. The FCC approved their requested use of radio spectrum for communication with the satellite. They were very clear they were giving approval for this one mission, and for the communication spectrum, not the visible spectrum.

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