How Space Mirrors Could Ruin Astronomy — And Your Eyes The idea of harnessing solar energy from space has long fascinated visionaries, who believe that reflecting sunlight onto the Earth's surface could solve the world's energy woes.
However, as California based company Reflect Orbital prepares to launch its Eärendil 1 test satellite, concerns are emerging about the potential consequences of such a technology.
A Brief History of Space Mirrors The concept of space mirrors dates back to the 1920s, when science fiction writers and astronomers began exploring the idea of using mirrors in orbit to reflect sunlight onto specific areas.