A company wants to brighten the night sky by reflecting sunlight onto Earth using mirrors placed in orbit. Not a one-off stunt, but a full system desi.

The Federal Communications Commission is weighing whether to grant Reflect Orbital, a startup proposing to bounce sunlight back to Earth after dark, the authority to launch and operate an experimental ...

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing a proposal from Reflect Orbital, a startup that wants to place mirror-equipped satellites in orbit to bounce sunlight back to Earth after dark. The ...

The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.