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New Scientist |Science |Aug 28, 2026

Fastest-ever star discovered near Milky Way’s central black hole

A star orbiting close to the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way has been observed traveling at more than 8 percent the speed of light, making it the fastest star ever recorded and the closest one to a black hole.