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US Nuclear-Monitoring Satellites Accidentally Detected First Gamma-Ray Burst in 1967

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Gamma-ray bursts are among the most energetic explosions ever observed in the universe. They were first accidentally discovered in 1967 by American Vela satellites, which were originally deployed to monitor nuclear tests. The unexpected detection puzzled scientists for decades before researchers were able to trace the bursts to distant cosmic phenomena. Subsequent studies linked these powerful explosions to events such as massive stellar collapses and collisions between neutron stars. Despite significant progress, the mechanics behind their intense jets remain not fully understood.

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