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[-] Madison420@lemmy.world 32 points 5 months ago

The answer is albedo, white is easier to find of you lose it especially in space.

[-] 4thDimensionDuck@lemmy.world 27 points 5 months ago

also reflects more light/heat, reducing the need for radiators to manage heat. This is why most spacecraft are white.

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