Reflect Orbital builds orbital infrastructure to deliver sunlight on demand, extending solar energy production and providing illumination after dark through a constellation of space-based mirrors. The company's technology intercepts solar energy that would otherwise miss Earth and redirects it to precise locations, enabling solar farms to generate clean power during evening peak demand and offering infrastructure-free lighting for applications ranging from disaster response to industrial operations.
Founded in 2021, the aerospace startup plans to launch its first satellites in 2026 and scale to thousands of spacecraft by 2030. Reflect Orbital's system provides configurable illumination - from full moon brightness to daylight intensity - contained within specific areas as small as 5 kilometers in diameter. The company maintains strict exclusion zones for astronomy and sensitive environments, designing its satellites with rapid shutdown capabilities and precise targeting to ensure responsible deployment of this transformative energy infrastructure.