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AFWERX to Advance Satellite-Based Sunlight Redirection Technology

Reflect Orbital Selected for SBIR Phase II Contract

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Tom Patton
Jun 13, 2025
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AFWERX has awarded a Phase II SBIR contract in the amount of $1.25 million to Reflect Orbital focused on its sunlight on demand satellite reflector technology.

"This award validates the critical national need for nighttime energy and light."
Ben Nowack, Reflect Orbital

Reflect Orbital is building a constellation of satellites to deliver sunlight on deman…

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