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Revolutionary Vantablack 310 Paint Tackles Light Pollution

6/11/2025

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A groundbreaking satellite paint, Vantablack 310, is set to tackle the growing issue of light pollution caused by low-Earth-orbit satellites like Starlink, which hinder astronomical studies. Created by Surrey NanoSystems and the University of Surrey, this innovative paint reflects just 2% of light, drastically minimizing satellite visibility. Exciting tests are scheduled for the Jovian 1 satellite next year.

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A groundbreaking satellite paint, Vantablack 310, is set to tackle the growing issue of light pollution caused by low-Earth-orbit satellites like Starlink, which hinder astronomical studies. Created by Surrey NanoSystems and the University of Surrey, this innovative paint reflects just 2% of light, drastically minimizing satellite visibility. Exciting tests are scheduled for the Jovian 1 satellite next year.