US EditionNew super-black paint could fix satellite light pollution problem
- In 2026, the Jovian 1 CubeSat will feature a coating of Vantablack 310 on one side, applied through a collaboration between a UK-based ultra-black technology company and researchers at a local university, aiming to decrease the satellite’s reflectivity.
- This UK-led initiative responds to worsening light pollution from increasing low Earth orbit satellites, such as the 7,500 Starlink devices launched since 2019.
- Vantablack 310 absorbs 98% of visible and near-infrared light, potentially making satellites nearly invisible and protecting ground-based astronomy like the Vera Rubin Observatory.
- Dr. Keiran Clifford explains that the new coating is designed to render satellites virtually undetectable to the human eye, supporting efforts to maintain clear and sustainable access to the night sky as the number of satellites is expected to increase to around 60,000 by 2030.
- The experiment could advance policies on satellite reflectivity and help mitigate satellite interference, supporting technological benefits while preserving astronomical research.
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New super-black paint could fix satellite light pollution problem
When Vantablack 310 is applied to a surface, it reflects only 2% of incoming light, meaning it absorbs the remaining 98%.
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