Astropolitics

Aims & Scope

Astropolitics is dedicated to interdisciplinary analysis of civil, commercial, military, and intelligence space activities worldwide.

Committed to the highest editorial standards, Astropolitics is the international journal of choice for the academic, policy-maker and professional in the space community.

Astropolitics is a peer-reviewed academic journal.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.507

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11441

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	59

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Physics and Astronomy and Social Sciences, 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.

• Documentation: Columbia accident investigation board report, volume I

  Citation: 109

  Authors:

• Limits on the Space Launch Market Related to Stratospheric Ozone Depletion

  Citation: 55

  Authors: Martin, Darin, Manfred, Patrick

• Space Research and Development in Africa

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Samuel

• Evolution of the Space Economy: Government Space to Commercial Space and New Space

  Citation: 29

  Authors: Walter

• Is It Finally Time for Space Tourism?

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Roger D., Dennis R.

• State Sovereignty in Space: Current Models and Possible Futures

  Citation: 21

  Authors: Karl

• Challenges to the Sustainability of Space Exploration

  Citation: 20

  Authors: James A.

• Viewpoint: Look Before Taking Another Leap for Mankind—Ethical and Social Considerations in Rebuilding Society in Space

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Patrick

• Development of the Natural Resources of the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies: Economic and Legal Aspects

  Citation: 18

  Authors: Ram, Maria

• Integrating Public Deliberation into Engineering Systems: Participatory Technology Assessment of NASA’s Asteroid Redirect Mission

  Citation: 16

  Authors: David, Zachary, Mahmud, David, Erin, Rick, Gretchen, Michele, Ira, Jason, Amy, Jason, David

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