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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory has received a $2.8 million grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to advance work on the Black Hole Explorer (BHEX) project, a new mission that will launch the capabilities of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) into space.


Cambridge, MA— The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation has awarded the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) $2.8 million to advance laser downlink for the Black Hole Explorer (BHEX) project. When launched, BHEX will increase the capabilities of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) by launching it into space.

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