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US startup's space mirror demo draws criticism from scientists and locals

A company demonstrates reflecting sunlight to Earth at night, prompting pushback from critics over the environmental impact of its plan.

2 publishers · 2 articles · first seen 26 Oct 2026 · updated 1h ago

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2 publishers have covered this in 2 articles since 26 Oct 2026. The Guardian US published first, on 26 October at 12:00 UTC; Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories followed 3h 39m later. The most recent article, from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories, appeared on 26 October at 15:40 UTC.

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  1. Sunlight at night: US startup’s demonstration of lighting Earth from space draws critcism The Guardian US ·
  2. An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say? Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories

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