New TechnologiesCalifornia-based company plans to build swarm of 4,000 giant mirrors in low Earth orbit to “sell sunlight” to customers at night Posted on January 19, 2026 by Administrator A California-based aerospace startup, Reflect Orbital, has ignited intense debate within the scientific community by proposing an ambitious plan to “sell sunlight” using massive mirrors placed in low Earth orbit. The company’s concept involves deploying large reflective satellites that could redirect sunlight onto specific locations on Earth during nighttime hours.
