The unprecedented scale of SpaceX's satellite internet project Starlink caused a public outcry from astronomers around the globe.
"With the benefit of hindsight, the changes seem quite simple," Musk said during Monday's presentation. "We'll feel a bit silly in hindsight, as it's not that hard."
The company is testing Starlink brightness solutions even as its continues to rapidly build the "constellation" of satellites. The company said it has begun to make public "predictive data prior to launch at the request of astronomers," to help them know when and where the satellites will be.that the company plans to have as many as 1,584 Starlink satellites in space by the end of this year.
So far it has experimented with one way of reducing brightness. One of the satellites in a batch of 60 launched in January was given a darkening treatment. Nicknamed "DarkSat," the Starlink satellite saw its brightness reduced "by about 55%," the company said.Although the "DarkSat" approach did reduce the satellite's brightness, dark surfaces get hot and can damage the satellites, while still reflecting some light.
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