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FCC approves giant space mirror as astronomers warn of risks to the night sky (www.thebrighterside.news)
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[–] 4 points 3 months ago (4 children)

heaven forbid you need to illuminate two completely different areas of earth simultaneously. is this is the least cost efficient solar powered device ever?

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Oh, no, don't worry about that, this is just a test to see if it works... They plan to put 50,000 of these things in orbit.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Aren't they worried that the bazillion of SpaceX satellites will cast shadows on their light beams?

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