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Swedish lunar instrument from Kiruna delivered to Türkiye

In June, the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) delivered the flight model of the Lunar Neutrals Telescope (LNT), developed in Kiruna, to TÜBİTAK UZAY in Ankara, Türkiye. The instrument will be integrated onto the Turkish lunar Mission-1 (AYAP-1), which is scheduled for launch in 2027.

IRF scientists contribute to international whitepaper on the environmental impact of spaceflight

Scientists from the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) have contributed to a new international whitepaper examining how the rapid growth of spaceflight may affect Earth’s atmosphere. The report reviews the current state of scientific knowledge, identifies key research gaps and outlines recommendations for the research community, the space industry and policymakers.

ESA extends several space missions involving IRF

The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to extend several of its scientific space missions. Among the missions receiving continued support are three projects involving the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF): BepiColombo, Mars Express and Solar Orbiter. At the same time, the proposed future mission Plasma Observatory has been recommended to proceed to the next phase of ESA’s Science Programme.

New study reveals how magnetic fields may form near Earth

Scientist at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) contributes to a discovery that could reshape our understanding of how magnetic fields are created in the universe. The discovery, presented in Nature Communications, reveals evidence of a small-scale turbulent dynamo in space and is based on data from NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission (MMS).