Space Science Reviews Journal Citation Rate 2026

ISSN 0038-6308 eISSN 1572-9672 Springer Science+Business Media NL

Q1 Quartile Top Tier

About Space Science Reviews
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Space Science Reviews (SSR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Astro and Planetary Science and Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, published by Springer Science+Business Media in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0038-6308 (e-ISSN 1572-9672). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.51 (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 ~$4490 USD). OpenAlex records 5,910 works and 299,387 citations, with an h-index of 227.

Space Science Reviews Citation Rate 2026 — In Context

Space Science Reviews has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 7.51, 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.

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

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

Submission Tips for Space Science Reviews
  • Budget $4490 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
  • This journal covers Astro and Planetary Science, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, Planetary Science and Exploration. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
How Space Science Reviews Compares
Citation Rate vs Field Avg
+160%
Field avg: 2.89
APC vs Field Avg
+51%
Field avg: $2977

Compared against 12 journals in the same research areas.

ISSN (Print) 0038-6308
ISSN (Online) 1572-9672
Publisher Springer Science+Business Media
Country Netherlands
APC / Cost $4490 USD
In-depth profile & metrics

Space Science Reviews 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 4490.

In our subject taxonomy, Space Science Reviews is classified under Astro and Planetary Science, Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics, Planetary Science and Exploration and Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics.

Space Science Reviews 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 7.512.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Space Science Reviews

Space Science Reviews does not hold a Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor on JournalsHub. Its 2-year citation rate, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, is 7.512 — an open proxy for citation impact, not the licensed JCR Impact Factor.

No, Space Science Reviews is not an open access journal.

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for Space Science Reviews is $4490 USD.

Space Science Reviews is published by Springer Science+Business Media.

Space Science Reviews 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 Space Science Reviews is 0038-6308. Its electronic ISSN (eISSN) is 1572-9672.

Space Science Reviews sits in the Q1 quartile based on its latest impact factor of 7.51, ranked across all journals in our database.
Live Indexing Status
Updated April 2026

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Citation Rate
7.512
2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) · 2025
Historical Trend
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Citation Rate by Year
Year Value Source
2025 7.512 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

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OpenAlex ID: S10873449

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