Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago

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Can the world’s blackest coating help protect the night sky? 🌌

Every year, thousands of satellites enter orbit. While they bring huge benefits, reflective surfaces can bounce sunlight back towards Earth, contributing to light pollution and affecting the sensors satellites use to navigate.

That’s where Vantablack comes in.

Developed by Surrey NanoSystems, the ultra-black coatings absorb almost all incoming light, helping:
✨ Improve star tracker accuracy
🛰️ Reduce stray light inside spacecraft
🌠 Minimise unwanted reflections that impact astronomical observations

🎥 Watch Alex Darnley explain how advanced materials are helping shape the future of space technology.

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