Meldrik@lemmy.wtfM to Facepalm@lemmy.wtfEnglish · 4 months agoRobot racism?lemmy.wtfimagemessage-square90fedilinkarrow-up1579arrow-down130
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minus-squarelath@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3·edit-24 months agoWhite stuff in a dark space makes it easier to spot when shined upon. And outer space is a pretty fucking dark place. I’d use neon lime instead or glow in the dark coating, but it’s expensive or annoying to the eye.
minus-squareitslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zonelinkfedilinkarrow-up5·4 months agoThat is only a side effect. It’s white (or metallic) to reflect as much radiation from the sun as possible, to prevent overheating.
White stuff in a dark space makes it easier to spot when shined upon. And outer space is a pretty fucking dark place.
I’d use neon lime instead or glow in the dark coating, but it’s expensive or annoying to the eye.
That is only a side effect. It’s white (or metallic) to reflect as much radiation from the sun as possible, to prevent overheating.