Space & Astronomy
Reflect Orbital's "Sunlight at Night" Test Was Ground Spotlights, Not a Space Mirror
Reflect Orbital's recent "sunlight at night" demonstration utilized powerful ground-based spotlights to simulate future space-based illumination, clarifying it was not a test of orbiting mirror technology. The company plans to launch mirror satellites for applications like search and rescue and solar energy, with its first in-space test upcoming.
Dr. Alistair Finch·November 6, 2026
