EXCELLENT The Independent picked up our Conversation article! https://www.independent.co.uk/space/space-mirror-satellite-reflect-orbital-b3013688.html
@sundogplanets @crimson_clouds23 I don’t suppose there’s the slightest chance this is a sick joke?
@sundogplanets It seems quite unlikely to me that the current political climate will foster the kind of team that can see an endeavor this complex to fruition.
Far more likely that some rich POS fucks off with all the money. Which at least will spare us from dystopian space mirrors.
@sundogplanets
"The FCC said that the 'risks of harm raised on the record regarding Reflect Orbital’s solar reflector are unrelated to the Commission’s role in authorizing use of radiofrequency spectrum.'"
Sounds to me like the FCC just admitted they have no jurisdiction over this. And that doesn't get into one country deciding what can go into space over the entire planet.
@ND3JR @sundogplanets "Oh you want to launch a rocket ? I'll just put you through to Elon Musk's accountant..."
@sundogplanets NICE WORK!!!
Shouting into the void got someone to listen!
What is the best way to burn billions of dollars?
Shoot them into Space with a rocket! 💫
🤔 Miss the part where the shadow of the mirror is cooling the earth during the day!
@sundogplanets what will happen if the investors realize that a mirror isn't multiplying the incoming sunlight?
@sundogplanets I want to research earth-launched anti-satellite weapons now