SpaceX to test 'Sunshades' on Starlink satellites to reduce visibility

Future SpaceX Starlink satellites may be flown with 'sunshades' in an attempt to reduce visibility for skywatchers. The private spaceflight company compared them to "patio umbrellas" during the broadcast of the Starlink 5 mission launch on Mar. 18, 2020. -- SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, misses rocket landing: https://www.space.com/spacex-launches-starlink-5-satellites-misses-rocket-landing.html

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