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The FCC has granted approval to Reflect Orbital for the launch of a satellite intended to reflect sunlight to areas of Earth that are in darkness. The approval was issued on July 9, 2026, for the experimental satellite Eärendil-1.
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The FCC has granted approval to Reflect Orbital for the launch of a satellite intended to reflect sunlight to areas of Earth that are in darkness. The approval was issued on July 9, 2026, for the experimental satellite Eärendil-1.
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