$5,000 per hour of lighting: The company that wants to eliminate darkness

An American startup called 'Reflect Orbital' plans to place tens of thousands of mirrors in space to illuminate dark areas on Earth, charging about $5,000 per hour of lighting. The first experiment is designed to provide full-moon intensity light, but scientists warn of light pollution and harm to astronomical observations.

An American startup called 'Reflect Orbital' plans to place tens of thousands of mirrors in space to illuminate dark areas on Earth using sunlight, charging about $5,000 per hour of lighting. According to the company's plans, sunlight could be ordered on demand to illuminate disaster zones, assist rescue operations, and power solar stations after sunset. On October 10, the company conducted a balloon test in Pine, California, using ground-based spotlights that residents noticed in the middle of the night. Astronomers and environmental experts warn of light pollution, harm to astronomical observations, and disruption of day-night cycles. The company claims the lighting can be directed to specific areas and its duration controlled.