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Jul 2026The FCC approved the first demonstration satellite, but the filing drew nearly 1,900 public comments and significant criticism from astronomers and environmental groups over astronomy, wildlife, and light-pollution concerns.
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Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
Reflect Orbital is a space-enabled infrastructure company building satellites that redirect natural sunlight from orbit to precise locations on Earth for on-demand lighting and solar-energy extension. Public profiles describe the company as mission-driven and focused on making clean energy and controllable light more abundant; open roles and company pages show it is actively moving toward first demo missions.
Primary product
On-demand reflected sunlight via orbiting mirror satellites (Light and Energy services)
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States
Team size
60
Work style
Onsite
Industry
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Sub-industry
Open Positions
11 jobs at Reflect Orbital
Director, Permitting
On-siteNon-EngineeringHawthorne HQ5d ago
On-site