All articles tagged with #vantablack 310
UK researchers show that coating satellites with Vantablack 310 can reflect as little as 2% of incoming light, potentially reducing satellite glare and helping ground-based astronomy; simulations place brightness around AB magnitude 6.7–7.8 in many orbits, with in-orbit validation planned on the Jovian-1 CubeSat.
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.
A new super-black, durable paint called Vantablack 310 is being developed to coat satellites, significantly reducing their reflectivity and helping to combat light pollution that hampers astronomical observations, especially with the rise of low-Earth-orbit megaconstellations like Starlink.