Reflect Orbital

Distributed lunar power via orbital heliostats. Powering the lunar economy with flexible, multi-node surface power.

Satellites that reflect sunlight onto solar farms after dark can extend clean energy generation hours using existing infrastructure, no new panels or land needed.

Reflect Orbital's satellites redirect sunlight for clean energy. See how we protect dark skies with transparency, control, and astronomer partnerships.

How we operate safely and sustainably.

Reflect Orbital announces a $6.5M seed round led by Sequoia to develop satellites that reflect sunlight to Earth for energy and lighting after sunset.

Sunlight after dark

Reflect Orbital receives approval for a satellite test involving beamed sunlight to Earth. Scientists raise objections to the test and petition the FCC to reverse its decision.

Aug 2026 · Smithsonian MagazineNews article

Reflect Orbital receives FCC authorization for its Eärendil-1 mirror satellite, which is proposed to reflect sunlight to dark parts of Earth. Scientific groups raise concerns about the proposed test, though the available article text does not specify their objections or the test’s details.

Jul 2026 · Yahoo News / The HillNews article

The FCC authorizes Reflect Orbital’s Eärendil-1 test satellite, subject to operating and coordination conditions. The article frames the decision in the context of space mirrors but provides no further details about the satellite or its operations.

Jul 2026 · New Space EconomyNews article

Reflect Orbital is developing satellites for a concept described as “turning on the sun” at night. Monocle reports on the company’s satellite development, founders and financing during a visit to its Hawthorne laboratory.

Jul 2025 · MonocleNews article