# FCC approves orbital space mirrors, first test satellites will launch this year — large spacecraft reflects sunlight to Earth’s surface for construction sites, search-and-rescue lighting, and more

> Reflect Orbital, a California startup that markets itself as “The Sunlight Company” and aims to make “clean, abundant energy available on demand,” has just received approval from the Federal Communications Commission…

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/fcc-approves-orbital-space-mirrors-first-test-satellites-will-launch-this-year-large-spacecraft-reflects-sunlight-to-earths-surface-for-construction-sites-search-and-rescue-lighting-and-more?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a53afcfe176d9a564bf0137)
- **Published:** 2026-07-12
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #surface
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