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Environmental groups challenge FCC approval of space sunlight startup

Original: "Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday asking the Federal Communications Commission to reverse appr

Four environmental organizations filed a petition Thursday urging the Federal Communications Commission to reverse its approval of a startup's plan to beam on-demand sunlight from space to Earth. The groups argue the agency ignored potential impacts on wildlife and astronomy when clearing the project, reigniting debate over regulating commercial use of orbit.

Why now: The petition raises fresh concerns about light pollution and wildlife effects from commercial space ventures, a topic of active environmental debate.

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