# Scientists warn that proposals to launch reflective satellites could harm human health, wildlife and ecosystems worldwide.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-10 · NDTV.com*

## Key points

- Scientists warn that reflective satellites could disrupt biological clocks in humans and animals.
- SpaceX has applied to deploy up to one million satellites for an AI orbital computing network.
- Existing satellites have already increased night sky brightness by about ten percent.
- Researchers urge a full environmental review before approving these large-scale satellite projects.

**Companies:** SpaceX, Reflect Orbital
**Countries:** United States

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