A computer rendering posted online Thursday shows what would happen if a giant moon-sized mirror were launched into orbit.

The video, which has since gone viral and amassed nearly 1.5 million views on YouTube, has fascinated individuals online.

[sharequote align="center"]"Astonishing."[/sharequote]

"I dont know why this video made me say woah," one individual commented. "As if I was a child again amazed by this and wishing it would happen. Thanks for the video."

"Astonishing," echoed another.

"That is awesome," wrote yet another.

Watch the Viral Video:

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