Astrophysics and Space Science Journal Citation Rate 2026
0004-640X
eISSN 1572-946X
Springer Science+Business Media
NL
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About Astrophysics and Space Science
Astrophysics and Space Science (ASS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0004-640X (e-ISSN 1572-946X). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11 (Q2 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 ~$3090 USD).
Astrophysics and Space Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Astrophysics and Space Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.11, placing it in the Q2 quartile. 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.
Astrophysics and Space Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Astrophysics and Space Science 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 Astrophysics and Space Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Astrophysics and Space Science
- Budget $3090 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
| ISSN (Print) | 0004-640X |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1572-946X |
| Publisher | Springer Science+Business Media |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3090 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Astrophysics and Space Science is published by Springer Science+Business Media and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3090.
Astrophysics and Space Science 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 2.114.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.114 | 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
OpenAlex ID: S121986758
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