Reflect Orbital: The Sunlight Company

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The Sunlight Company

Reflect Orbital makes clean, abundant energy available on demand.

We exist because reliable access to affordable energy is the foundation of human progress, economic growth, and a healthier planet.

Precise<br>5 km and up.<br>Highly Localized<br>Directed to the approved end user.

Configurable<br>Adjust intensity.<br>Dimmable<br>Noon light to moon light.

On Demand<br>Order instantly in approved locations.<br>Turn it off instantly when you are done.<br>Easy to use<br>From our app or website.

Uniform<br>Full spectrum, even coverage.

Dynamic<br>Relocate the spot as needed.

No Ground Infrastructure<br>Easy set-up and onboarding.

What's possible with a spot of sunlight?<br>Energy<br>Expand solar potential, making clean power dispatchable and available when you need it.

Response<br>Illuminate disaster zones and search-and-rescue missions.

Industrial<br>Extend working hours, improve safety, light remote sites.

Agriculture<br>Tailor growth cycles, extend seasons, boost yields.

Civilizational<br>Replace streetlights, reduce light pollution, enhance urban life.

Defense<br>Uninterrupted solar power and lighting for critical defense operations.

Experience<br>Unforgettable nighttime experiences for events and public spaces.

The Big Picture<br>The sun powers virtually everything on earth. Every calorie of food, every drop of fuel, nearly every electron moving through the grid traces back to sunlight.

Humanity consumes less than one trillionth of the sun's output, yet solar represents just 7% of global electricity production. We think humanity can and should use more - even just a fraction more - of the most powerful resource in the solar system.

Reflect Orbital is creating a new category of space-enabled infrastructure to unlock the sun’s full potential here on Earth.

Our constellation and markets will continuously expand

2 satellites<br>2026

36 satellites<br>2027

1k+ satellites<br>2028

5k+ satellites<br>2030

50k+ satellites<br>2035

Lighting Service<br>2026

0.1 lux brightness for 5 minutes comparable to full moon.

2027

2 lux for 2.5 hours comparable to street lighting.

2028

Up to 100 lux for 2 hours comparable to indoor work areas.

2 lux 24/7 comparable to streetlighting.

2030

Up to 5,000 lux for minutes comparable to daylight.

Up to 100 lux for 2 hours comparable to indoor work areas.

2 lux 24/7 comparable to street lighting.

2035

Up to 36,000 lux for hours comparable to daylight.

Up to 100 lux 24/7 comparable to indoor work areas

Energy Service<br>2026

Testing.

2027

Testing.

2028

Testing.

2030

+1% capacity factor with 50 w/m2 for 20 minutes*.

*Assuming a typically overbuilt solar farm, production increase for Southern CA is estimated to be 0.75% and Germany is expected to be 1.4% .

2035

+20% capacity factor for 300 w/m2 for 3 hours.

*Assuming a typically overbuilt solar farm, production increase for Southern CA is estimated to be 0.75% and Germany is expected to be 1.4% .

Our constellation and markets will grow over time

2026<br>2 satellites

Lighting Service<br>0.1 lux brightness for 5 minutes comparable to full moon.

Energy Service<br>Testing.

2027

38 satellites

Lighting Service<br>2 lux for 2.5 hours comparable to street lighting,

Energy Service<br>Testing.

2028

+1k satellites

Lighting Service<br>Up to 100 lux for 2 hours comparable to indoor work areas.<br>2 lux 24/7 comparable to streetlighting.

Energy Service<br>Testing.

2030

+5k satellites

Lighting Service<br>Up to 5,000 lux for minutes comparable to daylight.<br>Up to 100 lux for 2 hours comparable to indoor work areas.<br>2 lux 24/7 comparable to street lighting.

Energy Service<br>+1% capacity factor with 50 w/m2 for 20 minutes*<br>*Assuming a typically overbuilt solar farm, production increase for Southern CA is estimated to be 0.75% and Germany is expected to be 1.4%

2035

50k+ satellites

Lighting Service<br>Up to 36,000 lux for hours comparable to daylight.<br>Up to 100 lux 24/7 comparable to indoor work areas.

Energy Service<br>+20% capacity factor for 300 w/m2 for 3 hours.

We maintain strict exclusion zones for astronomy and sensitive environments.<br>Learn more

Frequently Asked Questions<br>What is reflected sunlight?<br>Reflected sunlight is natural sunlight redirected from space with mirrors. It is the same sunlight we see every day, simply redirected at a time when it is not typically accessible.

How is this different from artificial lighting?<br>Artificial light relies on electricity, fuel, and physical infrastructure like poles and wires. Reflected sunlight requires none of this. It extends access to sunlight in precise areas for finite periods of time without adding new ground infrastructure.

What areas can it illuminate?<br>Our satellites can illuminate a specific area anywhere on Earth. The light will not spill out of the defined service area

Can the light be adjusted?<br>Yes, the light is adjustable. It can effectively be “turned on and off” by rotating the satellite and the timing can be scheduled so that it operates only during requested...

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