"An array of man-made #satellites beam sunlight down to Earth. An artificial constellation of thousands of satellites illuminates the night sky. These scenarios might sound like science fiction. But between SpaceX’s plans to launch 1 million satellites as part of its satellite-based internet network #Starlink, and Reflect Orbital’s sunlight reflecting space mirrors, private companies could change the way our night sky looks."

https://news.northeastern.edu/2026/03/24/space-mirrors-satellites-sunlight-earth/

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One million new satellites could soon transform night into day on Earth

With satellites, companies are creating a great night light in the sky. Our biology might struggle to keep up, Northeastern experts said.

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