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Startup wants to launch mirrors up into space to light up the dark side of Earth
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2:45Now PlayingA startup called Reflect Orbital wants to send thousands of mirrors up into space to bounce sunlight to the dark side of the planet. NBC News’ Tom Costello speaks to the CEO Ben Nowack on how he plans to realize his ambitious vision to illuminate dark corners of the planet.
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