 History of gamma-ray burst research

The study of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) has a fascinating history that reflects the development of astrophysics and observational technology over the past several decades. Here's an overview of the key milestones in the research of gamma-ray bursts: ### 1. **Discovery (1967)** The story of GRBs began in the late 1960s when the Vela satellites, designed to detect nuclear explosions as part of the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, recorded unexpected and powerful gamma-ray emissions.