2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/8179I discuss young close-by compact objects, recent supernovae in the solar neighbourhood, and point to their connection with cosmic ray studies. Especially the role of the Gould Belt is underlined.12 pages, proceedings of the International School of Cosmic Ray Astrophysics, 14th Course: "Neutrinos and Explosive Events in the Universe"Astrophysicstext