The company is seeking F.C.C. approval to test an idea to reflect sunlight to Earth at night, possibly powering solar panels. Critics say it could be bad for people and wildlife.

Sunglint occurs when sunlight reflects off the ocean at the same angle satellites observe it, producing mirror-like images while affecting ocean color measurements.

Imagine it: You’ve worked a long shift, turned the lights out and settled into bed, when all of a sudden the sky outside your window lights up as if it’s daylight. This is what could happen if a U.S.

Cities usually fade into darkness within minutes after sunset. Streetlights switch on across neighborhoods while construction crews shut down equipment for the night. Solar farms stop producing ...

California startup Reflect Orbital plans to launch thousands of satellites with mirrors to redirect sunlight to solar farms at night. Astronomers warn the bright reflected light could be “ruinous” to ...