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A new ultra-black paint is being developed to reduce the reflectivity of satellites, aiming to mitigate light pollution that obstructs astronomical observations.
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Low Earth orbit
Who
Astronomers
What
A new ultra-black paint is being developed to reduce the reflectivity of satellites, aiming to mitigate light pollution that obstructs astronomical observations.
When
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:03:16 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
Low Earth orbit ·
Why
Increasing numbers of satellites in Low Earth orbit are causing light pollution, which is diminishing astronomers' ability to view the universe.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The development of this paint could preserve astronomical observation capabilities by reducing the visual interference caused by satellites. This addresses a growing concern for the scientific community regarding the impact of space debris and satellite constellations on ground-based astronomy.
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