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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).

Together towards Venus: IRF part of strengthened Sweden–India space collaboration

A Swedish scientific instrument will explore Venus. The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are deepening their collaboration through India’s upcoming mission to Venus – an effort highlighted as part of the new strategic partnership between Sweden and India.

From the Moon to Earth’s upper atmosphere – new PhD student and scientist at IRF

From lunar research and space instrumentation to studies of Earth’s upper polar atmosphere — two new colleagues have recently arrived at Swedish Institute of Space Physics in Kiruna. Meet new PhD student Jidapa Lakronwat and scientist Lindis Merete Bjoland.