Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets
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98 papers with at least that number of citations each
Aims & Scope
This Journal, that started it all back in 1963, is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of astronautics and aeronautics through the dissemination of original archival research papers disclosing new theoretical developments and/or experimental result. The topics include aeroacoustics, aerodynamics, combustion, fundamentals of propulsion, fluid mechanics and reacting flows, fundamental aspects of the aerospace environment, hydrodynamics, lasers and associated phenomena, plasmas, research instrumentation and facilities, structural mechanics and materials, optimization, and thermomechanics and thermochemistry. Papers also are sought which review in an intensive manner the results of recent research developments on any of the topics listed above.
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ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
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Academic Intelligence Overview & Context
ImpaQ AnalysisJournal of Spacecraft and Rockets (abbr: J SPACECRAFT ROCKETS, ISSN: 0022-4650) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of Engineering & Technology, published by American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc. (AIAA) in United States since 1964. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 2.00, ranking in quartile Q2 of Web of Science (SCIE), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.805 (Q1), an H-index of 98.
The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with a publication frequency of Bimonthly, an annual output of approximately 195 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $3,153 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.
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