# The Fastest Star Ever Found Is Racing Around Our Galaxy’s Black Hole

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Podcast: [Bedtime Astronomy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bedtime-astronomy-6846704)
Published: 2026-09-04T09:01:36+00:00
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Astronomers have discovered S301, the fastest star ever observed in the Milky Way, racing around the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at an astonishing 25,000 km/s. Its extreme orbit takes it closer to the black hole than any known star, offering scientists a rare opportunity to test Einstein’s relativity and measure the black hole’s spin. Thank you for listening to Bedtime Astronomy — your guide to the cosmos. New episodes on space exploration, NASA missions & the latest astronomy breakthroughs. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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