Acta Astronautica
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Aims & Scope
Acta Astronautica is sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics. Content is based on original contributions in all fields of basic, engineering, life and social space sciences and of space technology related to: The peaceful scientific exploration of space, Its exploitation for human welfare and progress, Conception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systems, In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes selected proceedings of the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), transactions of the IAA and special issues on topics of current interest, such as microgravity, space station technology, geostationary orbits, and space economics. Other subject areas include satellite technology, space transportation and communications, space energy, power and propulsion, astrodynamics, extraterrestrial intelligence and Earth observations.
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ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisActa Astronautica (acronym: aastronautica, abbr: ACTA ASTRONAUT, ISSN: 0094-5765) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by Elsevier Ltd in United States since 1974. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 3.70, ranking in quartile Q1 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 1.078 (Q1), an H-index of 122.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an average review speed of 14.7周, a publication frequency of Semimonthly, an annual output of approximately 662 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,385 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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