Journal of the Astronautical Sciences

Aims & Scope

The Journal of the Astronautical Sciences was founded in 1954 as an archival publication devoted to the science and technology of astronautics.

Articles are published which present significant new results, important insights, or state of the art surveys in all areas of astrodynamics, celestial mechanics, atmospheric flight mechanics, navigation and guidance, and space related sciences.

Authors are encouraged to submit papers on attitude dynamics, orbit determination, trajectory optimization, space missions analysis, numerical methods, maneuvering flight vehicles, dynamics and control of large flexible space structures, and space science related to new astronautical systems and their applications.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8261

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	330

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.689

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	52

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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.

• Quaternion Attitude Estimation Using Vector Observations

  Citation: 265

  Authors: F. Landis, Daniele

• Spacecraft Formation Flying Control Using Mean Orbit Elements

  Citation: 194

  Authors: Hanspeter, Srinivas R., John L., Kyle T.

• Application of Dynamical Systems Theory to Trajectory Design for a Libration Point Mission

  Citation: 162

  Authors: K. C., B. T., M. W.

• Feedback Control Law for Variable Speed Control Moment Gyros

  Citation: 156

  Authors: Hanspeter, Srinivas R., John L.

• Complete Linear Attitude-Independent Magnetometer Calibration

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Roberto, Malcolm D.

• TWOSTEP: A Fast Robust Algorithm for Attitude-Independent Magnetometer-Bias Determination

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Roberto, Malcolm D.

• Quasihalo Orbits Associated with Libration Points

  Citation: 117

  Authors: G., J., C.

• ESOQ: A Closed-Form Solution to the Wahba Problem

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Daniele

• The Flower Constellations

  Citation: 92

  Authors: Daniele, Matthew P., Christian

• A New Kind of Dynamic Instability in Electrodynamic Tethers

  Citation: 90

  Authors: J., E. C., O., M.

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