A United States-based company, Reflect Orbital, is working on an ambitious plan to bring sunlight to parts of the Earth after sunset using giant mirrors positioned in space.
The project could allow people to pay for sunlight to be reflected towards selected locations at night, potentially changing how communities experience darkness.
The company’s proposed technology involves deploying large reflective structures in orbit to capture sunlight and redirect it towards specific areas on Earth.
If successful, the initiative could create opportunities for activities that require additional lighting, while raising questions about the impact of artificial sunlight on the environment, wildlife and people’s sleep patterns.
The development represents another attempt to explore unconventional uses of space technology, with the possibility of turning sunlight into a service that customers can purchase.
However, the technology is still under development, and the proposed service is not yet available to the public.
