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Originally Posted by TheBlueRaja
It is still a satellite, but its not a 3000 Tonne one and that was my point. An aluminium foil reflector would be very light.
Also a geosynchronous satellite wouldn't work, the sat would be stationary above a fixed point on the ground but the earth still rotates and the sun disappears at night 
I think the height needed for geosynchronous orbit would be to low for it to be peering over the edge of the earth to still catch the sun during the night.
Prove me wrong though, i'm not certain of that. |
That is why you need more than just one
In this case I don't think it is about being 'right or wrong', but being able to co-operate globally to achieve the best solution for us all.
- oh well, it was a good idea while it lasted ...