Acta Astronautica Journal Citation Rate 2026
0094-5765
eISSN 1879-2030
Elsevier BV
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About Acta Astronautica
Acta Astronautica (AA) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astro and Planetary Science and Planetary Science and Exploration, published by Elsevier BV in US, catalogued under ISSN 0094-5765 (e-ISSN 1879-2030). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.11 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$2950 USD). OpenAlex records 15,170 works and 245,447 citations, with an h-index of 131.
Acta Astronautica Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Acta Astronautica has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 3.11, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Astro and Planetary Science research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Acta Astronautica operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Acta Astronautica should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Acta Astronautica against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Acta Astronautica
- Budget $2950 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Astro and Planetary Science, Planetary Science and Exploration, Space Satellite Systems and Control. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Acta Astronautica Compares
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| ISSN (Print) | 0094-5765 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1879-2030 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | $2950 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Acta Astronautica is published by Elsevier BV and based in United States. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 2950.
In our subject taxonomy, Acta Astronautica is classified under Astro and Planetary Science, Planetary Science and Exploration, Space Satellite Systems and Control and Spacecraft Design and Technology.
Acta Astronautica is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 3.111.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.111 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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