The American startup Reflect Orbital plans to launch thousands of mirror satellites into Earth orbit, in an attempt to reflect and concentrate sunlight on a specific point on Earth's surface. The main objective would be to enable the use of solar energy for 24 hours a day, even in regions where the sun does not shine at night.
The project aims to address one of the limitations of solar energy, which is its dependence on direct sunlight, which is not available at night in most of the planet. The technology developed by the startup would, in theory, allow solar rays to be captured and directed at any time of day.
However, the article warns that the project is not without risks. According to the publication, the initiative may pose dangers to human health and have potentially significant consequences for the night sky, raising concerns about the environmental and astronomical impact of this technology.
This project comes in a context of rapid expansion of solar energy worldwide, whose efficiency continues to increase. The idea of launching mirror satellites is described as an unusual but innovative approach that could transform the way humanity harnesses the energy of the sun.
