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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.

Awaiting ESA’s decision in June: IRF teams behind two mission concepts

As the European Space Agency approaches its final decision on the M7 mission, scientists at Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) continue to play a central role in two of the finalist mission concepts.

Exploring the Aurora: A research perspective from postdoctoral scientist Sota Nanjo

The aurora is one of the most visible manifestations of processes taking place in near-Earth space. For postdoctoral scientist Sota Nanjo, at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF), it is not only a visual phenomenon, but also a source of scientific data.

From solar storms to power grids – Alice studies the impact of space weather

How do solar storms affect our society on Earth? Doctoral student Alice Wallner at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) studies how space weather can disrupt the Swedish power grid – an area of great importance for the future energy supply.