The Dark Side of Sunlight on Demand The U. S. Federal Communications Commission's recent approval of a giant space mirror to deliver "sunlight on demand" has sparked controversy among astronomers and environmentalists.
At the heart of this debate is not just light pollution, but who gets to control the night sky.
Reflect Orbital, the company behind the proposal, envisions a future where anyone can pay for a slice of reflected sunlight beamed down from orbit.