Discovery of a star sensitive to the spin of Sagittarius A* – Nature0

• SCIENCE, Science / Health, Science Mission Directorate, scientists, Space, Space Communications & Navigation Program, Space Launch System (SLS), Space Telescope, space-x-ipo, SpaceX
• August 22, 2026

Details of observations Our observations, from which we inferred S301, comprise 19 datasets spanning more than 8 years. We first noted S301 in 2023, when pointing directly to Sgr A*. Given the position of the star close to Sgr A* and its large proper motion, it was clear that it might be on a tight orbit,