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The technology
A steerable satellite mirror reflects sunlight toward a selected area.
THE NIGHT IS A SHARED NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The Night Is
Not For Sale.
A first orbital mirror mission has been authorised before the night sky is protected.
A company has approval to test a satellite carrying a large mirror that can redirect sunlight toward Earth after sunset.
No private company should be able to alter the shared night sky before independent assessments and democratic rules are in place.
Thousands of people are already objecting. Add your voice.
WHAT IS BEING PROPOSED?
Artificial sunlight sold on demand
The issue is not one isolated experiment.
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The business model
Customers could purchase artificial illumination from orbit.
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The precedent
A demonstration can open the way to larger fleets before rules exist.
SCIENCE · NATURE · HEALTH
Why this matters
The natural night is essential for science, ecosystems and human well-being.
ASTRONOMY
We risk losing our view of the Universe.
Artificial light can interfere with observations.
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WILDLIFE
Night ecosystems depend on darkness.
Light at night can disturb wildlife behaviour.
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HUMAN HEALTH
Our bodies and minds need true darkness.
Night-time light can disrupt sleep and circadian rhythms.
Learn more →18 × 18 mMIRROR SIZE
A demonstration mirror is planned at roughly the scale of a tennis court.
Up to 5 kmILLUMINATED AREA
Project materials describe a bright illuminated spot extending several kilometres.
ThousandsPROPOSED SCALE
The company has discussed a future constellation numbering in the thousands.
100%A SHARED SKY
The night sky is a shared natural environment.
THE FACTS
What is actually happening?
- A technology demonstrator has been authorised.
- Its purpose includes testing a large reflector.
- The full commercial constellation has not been authorised.
- Independent assessment is needed before expansion.
OUR NIGHT SKY · OUR HERITAGE · OUR FUTURE
We can still act before it is too late.
Sign the petition, share the evidence and ask decision-makers to protect the natural night.
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