Hi Robin,
Yes, Reflect orbital have made an application to the FCC for permission to launch their first proof of concept satellite; Earendil-1. FCC File No: SAT-LOA-20250701-00129. If granted permission, they aim to launch early Q2 2026. The FCC will have a submission window for comments but as yet this is not open. I can provide you with further information on their application, a poster presentation on the light pollution impacts, and a paper they have published that gives a little more information on the impacts of their satellites if you wish.
See also › Forums › General Discussion › IAU-CPS Satellite Observation Project, for information on a new project we are launching to track and report satellite brightness levels into the IAU-CPS SCORE database and raise awareness of the growing issue of satellite constellations.
