Launching 50,000 mirrors into space will 'significantly' disrupt sleep

"The proposed scale of orbital deployment would represent a significant alteration of the natural night-time light environment at a planetary scale."

"Experts have raised concerns that the move could disrupt biological clocks that regulate sleep and hormone production in humans and animals."

"The international scientific groups urged the FCC and other regulators to conduct a full environmental review and set limits on satellite reflectivity."

"Prof Charalambos Kyriacou emphasized the need for caution, stating, 'We're saying, please think before you go ahead with this plan.'"

Reflect Orbital plans to launch 50,000 mirrors into space to provide sunlight on demand. The mirrors would illuminate areas on Earth, allowing solar power plants to operate continuously. However, scientists warn that this could significantly alter the natural night-time light environment, disrupting biological clocks in humans and animals, affecting migration patterns, and impacting plant cycles. International scientific societies have urged regulators to conduct environmental reviews and limit satellite reflectivity to mitigate these potential consequences.

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