Doomed star circling supermassive black hole could be ripped apart in less than 6 years Every time this doomed star plunges through a supermassive black hole's accretion disk, it loses orbital energy and triggers a burst of X-rays. Astrobitica May 9, 2025 (Last updated: May 9, 2025) 1 minute read Every time this doomed star plunges through a supermassive black hole’s accretion disk, it loses orbital energy and triggers a burst of X-rays. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: US military taps Rocket Lab’s new Neutron launcher for ‘point to point’ cargo test flight in 2026Next: President Trump nominates former Air Force colonel Matt Anderson to be NASA’s deputy chief