FCC aprueba lanzamiento del satélite espejo Eärendil-1

FCC aprueba lanzamiento del satélite espejo Eärendil-1

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La Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones de EE.  UU. aprobó el lanzamiento del satélite espejo Eärendil-1 de Reflect Orbital, autorizando una prueba de un espejo orientable que refleja la luz solar sobre la Tierra. Según PCMag, la licencia cubre una demostración con un solo satélite. The Conversation informó que el satélite llevará un espejo de 18 metros (aproximadamente 60 pies) para redirigir la luz a ubicaciones específicas. CNET señaló que el objetivo es iluminar áreas nocturnas.

Yahoo y PetaPixel confirmaron la decisión de la FCC. Los astrónomos se opusieron, advirtiendo que la luz reflejada podría interferir con sus observaciones, según CNET y Yahoo. Biólogos también expresaron preocupaciones sobre posibles impactos ecológicos del brillo artificial, según Yahoo y PetaPixel. Hasta el momento la FCC no ha anunciado medidas de mitigación. La aprobación avanza pese a la crítica.

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PetaPixel • 17 de jul 14:06

The Federal Communications Commission has granted Reflect Orbital permission to launch its Eärendil-1 satellite, a 60-foot mirror intended to reflect sunlight onto specific ground locations, sparking concerns from astronomers and biologists.

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Yahoo • 15 de jul 13:46

The U.S. FCC authorized Reflect Orbital to build and launch a prototype mirror satellite that could redirect sunlight to Earth, prompting criticism from astronomers and biologists who warn of potential scientific and ecological impacts.

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Mirrors in Space? The FCC Just Approved a Sun-Reflecting Satellite, and Astronomers Are Worried
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CNET • 14 de jul 17:52

The U.S. regulator has approved Reflect Orbital's Eärendil-1 satellite, which will use an 18-meter mirror to redirect sunlight onto night-time areas, sparking opposition from astronomers over potential light-pollution and observational interference.

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The Conversation • 10 de jul 23:25

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission authorized Reflect Orbital to launch a satellite that will reflect sunlight toward the ground, a move that has raised concerns about safety, astronomy and environmental impacts.

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PCMag • 10 de jul 14:39

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TechSpot • 10 de jul 12:48

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