Acta Astronautica

Aims & Scope

Acta Astronautica is sponsored by the International Academy of Astronautics.

Content is based on original contributions in all fields of basic, engineering, life and social space sciences and of space technology related to: The peaceful scientific exploration of space, Its exploitation for human welfare and progress, Conception, design, development and operation of space-borne and Earth-based systems, In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes selected proceedings of the annual International Astronautical Congress (IAC), transactions of the IAA and special issues on topics of current interest, such as microgravity, space station technology, geostationary orbits, and space economics.

Other subject areas include satellite technology, space transportation and communications, space energy, power and propulsion, astrodynamics, extraterrestrial intelligence and Earth observations.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.4

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.277

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
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• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Engineering, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Nonlinear analysis of hydrodynamic instability in laminar flames—I. Derivation of basic equations

  Citation: 1295

  Authors: G.I.

• A technical comparison of three low earth orbit satellite constellation systems to provide global broadband

  Citation: 739

  Authors: Inigo, Bruce G., Edward F.

• The asymptotic structure of counterflow diffusion flames for large activation energies

  Citation: 705

  Authors: Amable

• Building components for an outpost on the Lunar soil by means of a novel 3D printing technology

  Citation: 667

  Authors: Giovanni, Enrico, Xavier, Valentina, Laurent

• Thermal protection systems for space vehicles: A review on technology development, current challenges and future prospects

  Citation: 551

  Authors: Obinna, Hamidreza

• Advanced ceramic matrix composite materials for current and future propulsion technology applications

  Citation: 538

  Authors: S., S., H., H., R., A.

• Accumulation of errors in numerical simulations of chemically reacting gas dynamics

  Citation: 528

  Authors: N.N., V.B., V.F., L.I., D.I.

• Technology readiness assessments: A retrospective

  Citation: 464

  Authors: John C.

• Fracture mechanics of piezoelectric materials

  Citation: 447

  Authors: Vladimir Z.

• System design of the Hayabusa 2—Asteroid sample return mission to 1999 JU3

  Citation: 409

  Authors: Yuichi, Makoto, Masanao, Hiroyuki, Satoru

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