Starlink's Reflectivity Upgrade: SpaceX's Response to Astronomical Concerns

SpaceX has unveiled advancements in the Starlink satellite project.

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The Falcon 9 rocket recorded footage of the newly launched upgrades.

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The second-generation Starlink satellites feature a 'dielectric mirror film'.

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First-generation satellites had sun visors that introduced atmospheric drag.

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The core technology of the film is a Bragg mirror.

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Satellites have a "Low Reflectivity Black" paint on their angled surfaces.

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Over 4,600 satellites from various operators orbit Earth.

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Satellites can be visible from Earth when illuminated by the Sun.

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SpaceX's latest satellites may help reduce night sky disruptions.

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