NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way - Space
NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft has identified the wreckage of a supernova that occurred approximately 1,700 years ago near the center of the Milky Way. This discovery provides new insights into the chemical enrichment of galaxies.
Why it matters
Understanding supernova remnants helps scientists map the history of stellar evolution and the distribution of heavy elements in the universe.
Stars NASA X-ray spacecraft discovers supernova wreckage at the heart of the Milky Way News By Robert Lea published 15 June 2026 The dead star erupted around 1,700 years ago. It ejected material at around 2 million miles per hour.
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