News & Analysis
AAS
/
Article

A Satellite Company Tested “Sunlight As A Service” — Without Astronomers’ Knowledge

OCT 26, 2026

The California demonstration by Reflect Orbital used spotlights to imitate sunlight-reflecting satellites.

The California demonstration by Reflect Orbital used spotlights to imitate sunlight-reflecting satellites.

The post A Satellite Company Tested “Sunlight As A Service” — Without Astronomers’ Knowledge appeared first on Sky & Telescope .