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Reflect Orbital plans to launch its first test satellite, EARENDIL 1, in 2026, aiming to deploy 4,000 reflective satellites by 2030 to provide targeted solar light to various sectors, including solar farms and emergency services. While the initiative promises to enhance energy generation after sunset, a NASA study raises concerns about the potential disruption to astronomical observations and the ecological impact of satellites emitting beams brighter than a full moon.