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S2. Ep. 9 — Can We Rent Sunlight from Space? An Interview with Summer Ash

1 h 5 min · 9 de may de 2026
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In this episode, hosts Wyatt and Sirena interview science communicator Summer Ash about radio astronomy, the Very Large Array, light pollution, and the growing debate around projects like Reflect Orbital. The conversation explores how astronomers study invisible light, why dark skies matter for science and ecosystems, and how new satellite technologies could reshape humanity’s relationship with the night sky.

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