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FCC is reviewing Reflect's Earendil-1 satellite that beams sunlight
NewsBytes | March 11, 2026 3:39 AM CST

The satellite will help boost solar energy usage

Earendil-1 isn't just about cool space tech: it's designed to boost solar farm output without needing more land or gear.
Reflect Orbital hopes to sell "sunlight after dark," making clean energy available when people actually need it most.

Reflect Orbital is committed to being open and predictable

Reflect Orbital says it is committed to being open and predictable. It will avoid shining light near observatories and want astronomers involved in testing the idea.
Public comments on the project were submitted, so now it's a waiting game for what happens next.


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