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Re:SpaceX tests black satellite to reduce ‘megaconstellation... by reaperducer on Thursday January 16, 2020 @02:51PM (#22068186)
You've really never looked into a night sky and seen a satellite? Unless you live underground or never leave a big city, it's quite easy and there are dozens of apps that will help you understand what you're looking at.
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Re:SpaceX tests black satellite to reduce ‘megaconstellation... by outworlder on Thursday January 16, 2020 @03:10PM (#22068355)
I guess the point they are trying to make is that 500km (or 300km) is essentially hugging the planet. Which means that, if it is night, they will be in the shadow for the majority of the time.

The satellites you can easily see at any time are much higher up.

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