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Space research in Graz: New missions and exciting projects in 2025!
In 2025, the IMF in Graz is planning new space missions and innovative early warning systems against solar storms and natural disasters.
Space research in Graz: New missions and exciting projects in 2025!
An exciting year lies ahead at the Institute for Space Research (IWF) in Graz 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 critical to studying conservation-related phenomena such as seismic activity and the impact of solar storms on our technology. In particular, CSES-2, the second satellite of the China Seismo-Electromagnetic Satellites project, will help develop early warning systems for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. How meinkreis.at reported, the SWFO system will also monitor solar storms to provide timely information to adjust satellite orbits.
The anticipation for the various missions is further fueled by upcoming important milestones. The BepiColombo satellite will set off on its final flyby of Mercury on January 8th before completing this journey in November. In addition, the JUICE spacecraft will make a course correction to Venus in August. The 50th birthday of the European Space Agency will also be celebrated in Graz on September 4th and 5th as part of the “Graz in Space” lecture series. This is a velvety platform for knowledge transfer that appeals not only to scientists, but also to those interested without a scientific background, like this oeaw.ac.at reported.
Education and networking in space
The IMF also takes great pleasure in spreading the fascination of space exploration. At the anniversary exhibition “MISSION POSSIBLE!” A 30 meter long comic was presented that clearly depicts the work of the Graz space researchers. With the Alpbach Summer School and the “Graz in Space” lecture series, the IWF is creating a platform for aspiring researchers and the public. The Long Night of Research is also held regularly, where visitors are taken into the vastness of space. The institute also offers monthly tours for inquisitive students to pave the way for young people to pursue careers in the natural sciences.