Academic Journal
Q1Acta Astronautica
About Acta Astronautica
Acta Astronautica is a scholarly journal published by Elsevier Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.078 and H-index of 122.
Coverage: 1974-2026. Research categories: Aerospace Engineering (Q1).
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Topics in published research
Astro and Planetary Science; Space Satellite Systems and Control; Planetary Science and Exploration; Spacecraft Dynamics and Control; Spacecraft Design and Technology; Spaceflight effects on biology.
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3,350.00 USD; 3,130.00 EUR; 2,680.00 GBP; 415,500.00 JPY
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2027-01 · DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2026.09.021Reviews
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