Phys.org October 19, 2018
Researchers in China are developing “illumination satellites” which will shine in tandem with the real moon but are eight times brighter. By reflecting light from the sun, the satellites could replace streetlamps in urban areas. If the first test goes well three more to follow in 2022. The extraterrestrial source of light could also help rescue efforts in disaster zones during blackouts. In the 1990s, Russian scientists reportedly used giant mirrors to reflect light from space in an experimental project called Znamya or Banner… read more.
That’s no moon… China is planning to replace streetlamps with light from an ‘artificial’ moon