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Can We REALLY Control the Sun? with Ben Nowack

August 3, 2026 · 50 min

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Can mirrors in space light up the Earth at night? Ben Nowack joins Mythfits to explain the science behind Reflect Orbital, how MythBusters inspired his journey and and the future of space-based solar power.

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