Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets

Aims & Scope

This Journal, that started it all back in 1963, is devoted to the advancement of the science and technology of astronautics and aeronautics through the dissemination of original archival research papers disclosing new theoretical developments and/or experimental result.

The topics include aeroacoustics, aerodynamics, combustion, fundamentals of propulsion, fluid mechanics and reacting flows, fundamental aspects of the aerospace environment, hydrodynamics, lasers and associated phenomena, plasmas, research instrumentation and facilities, structural mechanics and materials, optimization, and thermomechanics and thermochemistry.

Papers also are sought which review in an intensive manner the results of recent research developments on any of the topics listed above.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.821

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	92

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6539

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1172

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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
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and 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 Longitudinal Dynamical Model of an Air-Breathing Hypersonic Vehicle

  Citation: 626

  Authors: Michael A., David B.

• Mars Exploration Entry, Descent, and Landing Challenges

  Citation: 446

  Authors: Robert D., Robert M.

• Ablation and Thermal Response Program for Spacecraft Heatshield Analysis

  Citation: 354

  Authors: Y.-K., Frank S.

• GRACE-FO: The Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On Mission

  Citation: 341

  Authors: Richard P., Bradford W., Michael A., Neil T., William M., Peter F., Srinivas

• Effects of High-Speed Tunnel Noise on Laminar-Turbulent Transition

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Steven P.

• Random Decrement Technique for Modal Identification of Structures

  Citation: 304

  Authors: S.R.

• Effects of Roughness on Hypersonic Boundary-Layer Transition

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Steven P.

• Shock-wave shapes around spherical-and cylindrical-nosed bodies.

  Citation: 273

  Authors: FREDERICK S.

• Satellite Formation Flying Design and Evolution

  Citation: 273

  Authors: Chris, Rich, Craig A.

• Ignition and Combustion of Boron Particles and Clouds

  Citation: 236

  Authors: Merrill K.

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