Ultra-Black Paint to Protect Night Sky from Satellite Pollution
TL;DR
A new ultra-black coating called Vantablack 310 is set to be tested on a satellite in 2026 to reduce light pollution from satellites and protect astronomical observations, addressing concerns over the increasing number of satellites in low Earth orbit and their impact on space research and the night sky.
Topics:sciencescience-and-technology#astronomical-research#satellite-light-pollution#science-and-technology#space-debris#space-sustainability#vantablack-310
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