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Open problem · Astronomy · since 1962

Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays

Where do the most energetic cosmic rays come from?

Summary

Cosmic rays above the expected energy cutoff have been detected; their sources and how they are accelerated are unidentified.

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Open, as listed by Wikipedia · Unsolved problems in astronomy. Checked 29 Sep 2026.

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