Universe TodayMatthew Williams

XRISM Delivers Sharpest X‑ray View of Rapidly Spinning Supermassive Black Hole

First XRISM observations of the active galactic nucleus MCG‑6‑30‑15 reveal the most precise X‑ray signatures yet of a rapidly spinning supermassive black hole, mapping relativistic effects and ionized outflows that influence host‑galaxy structure. Results provide new constraints on extreme gravity and AGN‑driven feedback.

2026-01-04T17:18:31.695611-08:00
Spaceflight NowWill Robinson-Smith

SpaceX set to launch Starlink 6-88 — first deployment since Dec. 17 satellite anomaly

By Spaceflight Now: ![](http://spaceflightnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/20260104_Starlink_6-88_MC-1.jpeg) Update Jan. 4, 3:38 a.m. EST (0838 UTC): SpaceX confirms deployment of the 29 Starlink satellites.

2026-01-03T17:09:53.942091-08:00