JWST Identifies Farthest Fast Radio Burst and Its Source

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Published: 2026-10-08
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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The James Webb Space Telescope, with MeerKAT, has detected the most distant Fast Radio Burst (FRB 20240304B) to date, originating 11 billion light-years away. This discovery more than doubles previous distance records and allowed astronomers to pinpoint the FRB's host galaxy, offering critical insights into these powerful emissions and cosmic evolution.

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