• Redjard
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    634 months ago

    The actual reason is space-flight aesthetics, right?
    Space stuff itself being white for insulation purposes.

    • @doodledup
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      294 months ago

      I think the actual reason is that it looks scifi and sick.

    • @lath
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      4 months ago

      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.

      • @[email protected]
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        64 months ago

        That is only a side effect. It’s white (or metallic) to reflect as much radiation from the sun as possible, to prevent overheating.