A giant space mirror to test ‘sunlight on demand.’

· Mappingignorance · July 15, 2026, 1:32 p.m.
Technology space astronomy satellites solar-energy Environmental Impact Circadian Rhythms
Summary
This blog post discusses Orbital's plans to deploy over 50,000 satellites that would reflect sunlight back to Earth, exploring the potential impacts on circadian rhythms in plants, animals, and humans. It emphasizes scientific insights into how such technology might disrupt natural ecosystems.
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