Environmental groups are seeking to reverse the FCC's approval of a test flight for a satellite that can reflect sunlight. The groups argue that this technology could negatively impact wildlife and astronomy. A company called Reflect Orbital was given clearance to launch a single satellite for testing purposes.

This satellite is capable of placing a beam of sunlight over three miles wide on the ground. Further details on the potential effects of this technology and the efforts of environmental groups are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF. The company's long-term plans involve launching a large number of satellites to provide sunlight on demand.