# Earendil-1

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### FCC Greenlights 1st Test of Giant Space Mirror to Beam Sunlight to Earth
2026-07-24 01:11:02 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The FCC licensed Reflect Orbital’s Earendil-1 demonstration satellite, marking the first U.S. test of a space mirror that can aim sunlight onto Earth. The milestone opens new possibilities for nighttime illumination, search-and-rescue, and extended solar farm operations, while testing regulatory boundaries for novel commercial space services.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/fcc-approves-first-space-mirror-test

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