Star S301 breaks galactic speed record — reaches 25,000 km/s near black hole

Astronomers have identified the star S301 as the fastest-moving stellar object in the Milky Way. It orbits extremely close to the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at the galaxy's centre, reaching a peak speed of approximately 25,000 km/s. The discovery offers new insights into the dynamics of stars near central black holes.