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[–] [email protected] 32 points 5 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 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.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

Also easier to spot fluid leaks...