The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a proposal allowing a company to turn night into day — literally. SEE IT: NASA ASTRONAUT GROWS OTHERWORLDLY CRYSTALS ABOARD INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATIONThe company aims to launch a space satellite mirror that will beam sunlight onto desired spots on Earth. The American Astronomical Society petitioned against the new technology, arguing it would contribute to light pollution and interfere with research telescopes. The FCC’s approval clears the path to test the technology for up to two years. The first test will be operated by a satellite carrying a large mirror called Earendil-1, which will project a roughly 3-mile-wide beam of light over a targeted area.