SpaceX launches 60 more satellites, trying to tone them down

SpaceX launches 60 more satellites, trying to tone them down

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https://apnews.com/2cb5a2a96b07963c084b841d94ca3114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX launched 60 more mini internet satellites late Monday, this time testing a dark coating to appease stargazers.

It's a "first step" compromise between SpaceX and astronomers fearful of having dark skies spoiled by hundreds and, eventually, thousands of bright satellites circling overhead.