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IRF instrument for Turkish lunar mission nears delivery after successful test

IRF’s Lunar Neutrals Telescope (LNT) has passed a major milestone on its way to the Moon, successfully completing its first performance test that confirmed the lunar instrument operates as intended under space-like conditions.

Annika and Carina appreciate the international atmosphere at IRF

A total of around 110 people work at IRF, and the institute has an international atmosphere with about 20 different nationalities represented. Forty-four percent of the employees come from other countries.

IRF about IRF SpaceLab at Space Tech Expo in Bremen

During this year’s Space Tech Expo in Bremen, Germany, 18-20 November, IRF was on site, together with Space Sweden North, Luleå University of Technology and LTU Business, to highlight IRF SpaceLab - IRF’s facilities for designing, qualifying and testing space instruments.

Space weather in focus during European Space Weather Week in Umeå

Last week, researchers and experts from around the world gathered in Umeå for the European Space Weather Week – the year’s largest meeting place for space weather research. For five days, the focus was on the Sun’s impact on Earth, the space environment, and our technological infrastructure.