Coating satellites with super-black paint Vantablack could help fight light pollution crisis

Scientists are exploring a clever fix for the growing problem of satellite streaks ruining telescope images: coating satellites with Vantablack, the ultra-black material that absorbs almost all light. As more satellites flood orbit, their reflective surfaces create bright trails that interfere with astronomical observations—especially for high-powered telescopes. This idea could dim their glare and preserve the clarity of our view into space.