Dave does some simple back of the napkin calculations in this video to pull apart the claims of [reflectorbital](https://www.reflectorbital.com/)
I am just sitting here amazed that this idea got past the idea-stage for the startup.
I was entertained by the video - I think you might be too.
It's just obvious. To make a 1sq km area of sunlight, you need a mirror at least 1sq km in size - in practice, probably far more. This idea is so absurdly implausible it concerns me anyone over the age of 12 believed it.
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Dave does some simple back of the napkin calculations in this video to pull apart the claims of [reflectorbital](https://www.reflectorbital.com/)
I am just sitting here amazed that this idea got past the idea-stage for the startup.
I was entertained by the video - I think you might be too.
It's just obvious. To make a 1sq km area of sunlight, you need a mirror at least 1sq km in size - in practice, probably far more. This idea is so absurdly implausible it concerns me anyone over the age of 12 believed it.