The Swedish Institute of Space Physics (IRF) is a governmental research institute which conducts research and postgraduate education in atmospheric physics, space physics and space technology. Measurements are made in the atmosphere, ionosphere, magnetosphere and around other planets with the help of ground-based equipment (including radar), stratospheric balloons and satellites. IRF was established (as Kiruna Geophysical Observatory) in 1957 and its first satellite instrument was launched in 1968. The head office is in Kiruna (geographic coordinates 67.84° N, 20.41° E) and IRF also has offices in Umeå, Uppsala and Lund.

Address:

Box 812, SE-981 28 Kiruna

Phone:

+46-980 79000

Head of public authority (President/Vice-Chancellor/CEO/DG):

Lars Eliasson

URL:

http://www.irf.se/

Press contact

Name:

Rick McGregor

Phone:

+46-980 79178

Mobile phone: