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An American startup wants to sell sunlight after dark. Who gets a say?

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Briefings

A U.S. startup plans to launch two Indian rocket missions to deliver artificial sunlight at night, a service never previously sold by a company. The mission aims to test the feasibility of this technology before commercial deployment.

Key points

• A U.S. startup has booked two Indian rocket launches to test a planned service no company has sold before: sunlight at night.
• The startup aims to test the feasibility of delivering artificial sunlight at night before commercial deployment.

Context

This represents a significant technological advancement in renewable energy, as it addresses the need for artificial lighting during nighttime hours.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the booking of two specific launches; no operational data, cost figures, or commercial timeline details are provided.

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