Planetary and Space Science Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0032-0633 eISSN 1873-5088 Elsevier BV GB

Q2 Quartile

About Planetary and Space Science
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Planetary and Space Science (PSS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astro and Planetary Science and Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, published by Elsevier BV in GB, catalogued under ISSN 0032-0633 (e-ISSN 1873-5088). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53 (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 ~$3320 USD). OpenAlex records 11,794 works and 309,317 citations, with an h-index of 181.

Planetary and Space Science Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Planetary and Space Science has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 1.53, placing it in the Q2 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.

Planetary and Space Science operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.

Researchers looking to publish in Planetary 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 Planetary and Space Science against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.

Submission Tips for Planetary and Space Science
  • Budget $3320 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Astro and Planetary Science, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Planetary and Space … Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
-70%
Field avg: 5.19
APC vs Field Avg
+12%
Field avg: $2964

Compared against 18 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0032-0633
ISSN (Online) 1873-5088
Publisher Elsevier BV
Country United Kingdom
APC / Cost $3320 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Planetary and Space Science is published by Elsevier BV and based in United Kingdom. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3320.

In our subject taxonomy, Planetary and Space Science is classified under Astro and Planetary Science, Geomagnetism and Paleomagnetism Studies, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics and Planetary Science and Exploration.

Planetary 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 1.534.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Planetary and Space Science

Planetary and Space Science does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 1.534 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Planetary and Space Science is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Planetary and Space Science is $3320 USD.

Planetary and Space Science is published by Elsevier BV.

Planetary and Space Science shows strong legitimacy signals: it is indexed in OpenAlex. Indexing in recognised databases such as Scopus and DOAJ is a reliable indicator of a peer-reviewed, non-predatory journal, because predatory titles are typically excluded from them. Always confirm the journal's scope and editorial board fit your work before submitting.

The ISSN of Planetary and Space Science is 0032-0633. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1873-5088.

Planetary and Space Science sits in the Q2 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 1.53, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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OpenAlex
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DOAJ
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Predatory Check
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Citation Rate
1.534
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 1.534 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: S105500771

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