The US Approves the Launch of a Mirror Satellite That Can Reflect Sunlight and Illuminate the Earth at Night

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Commercial space innovation outweighed by existential threat to astronomy and ecological harm. | The FCC's authorization of a mirror satellite project represents a step toward commercial space innovation but introduces significant risks to scientific research, biodiversity, and ecological balance. The net ethical judgment hinges on whether the benefits of technological advancement outweigh the harms to astronomy and planetary ecosystems.