Space research in Graz: New missions and exciting projects 2025!

Space research in Graz: New missions and exciting projects 2025!

At the Institute for Space Research (IMF) in Graz, an exciting year is imminent in 2025! The research team, which is already involved in 14 ongoing space missions, will start four new projects this year. The focus here is on the satellites CSES-2, Space Weather Follow on (SWFO), Foresail-2 and Smile. These missions are crucial to investigate nature conservation phenomena such as seismic activities and the effects of solar storms on our technology. In particular, CSES-2, the second satellite of the “China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellites” project, will help to develop early warning systems for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. As oeaw.ac.at

education and networking in space

The IMF also enjoys spreading the fascination of space research. At the anniversary exhibition "Mission Possible!" a 30 meter long comic was presented, which clearly shows the work of the Graz space researchers. With the Summer School Alpbach and the lecture series "Graz in Space", the IMF creates a platform for emerging researchers and the public. In addition, the long night of research is regularly held, where visitors are kidnapped into the vastness of space. In addition, the institute enables monthly tours for inquisitive students to pave the way to the young people.