Capturing the first video of a black hole

Ref Bari, Brown University

T-REX

Competing Missions

  • BHEX (Black Hole Explorer Satellite) - MEO
  • Capella (Korea, SNU) - LEO
  • Millimetron (Russia) - MEO
  • Event Horizon Imager (Europe / ESA) - MEO

Timeline

  • December
    • Submit T-REX Mission Concept Paper to arXiv
      • What parts should we delete?
      • Anything to add?
        • ISM scattering results
        • Things that differentiate us from BHEX, Capella, and other competing missions
    • Prepare plan for T-REX ISP (Spring 2026)
      • ISP = "Independent Study Project"
      • Can be taken for credit
      • How do we integrate this with ENGN 0620?
        • 4 students will be working on 3D T-REX antenna prototypes for ENGN 0620

Timeline

  • January
    • AAS Conference (1/4-1/8)
      • Graham: email Dr. Fischer & Prof. Smith
    • Develop simulations and submit proposals
      • Focus on key strengths of T-REX team
        • Active Advisors
          • Prof. Jeremy Goodman
            • expert on satellite design and ISM scattering
          • Dr. Lucas Anderson
            • expert on SmallSat thermal management
          • Dr. Joseph Lazio
            • PI of SunRISE VLBI mission

Grants!

Capella