Space Policy

Aims & Scope

Space Policy is an international, interdisciplinary journal which draws on the fields of international relations, economics, history, aerospace studies, security studies, development studies, political science and ethics to provide discussion and analysis of space activities in their political, economic, industrial, legal, cultural and social contexts.

Alongside full-length papers, which are subject to a double-blind peer review system, the journal publishes opinion pieces, case studies and short reports and, in so doing, it aims to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and opinions and a means by which authors can alert policy makers and international organizations to their views.

Space Policy is also a journal of record, reproducing, in whole or part, official documents such as treaties, space agency plans or government reports relevant to the space community.

Views expressed in the journal are not necessarily those of the editors or members of the editorial board.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.00

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.227

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	33

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3424

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	318

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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, Economics, Econometrics and Finance 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.

• Review of Active Space Debris Removal Methods

  Citation: 223

  Authors: C. Priyant, Surekha

• A review of applications of satellite earth observation data for global societal benefit and stewardship of planet earth

  Citation: 88

  Authors: Pratistha, Faisal

• Public opinion polls and perceptions of US human spaceflight

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Roger D.

• The value of information: Measuring the contribution of space-derived earth science data to resource management

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Molly K.

• Open data policies and satellite Earth observation

  Citation: 61

  Authors: Ray, Ingo

• The Global Earth Observation System of Systems: Science Serving Society

  Citation: 56

  Authors: Conrad C.

• Charting the evolution of satellite programs in developing countries – The Space Technology Ladder

  Citation: 53

  Authors: Danielle, Annalisa

• Columbia and Challenger: organizational failure at NASA

  Citation: 51

  Authors: Joseph Lorenzo

• A Planetary Park system for Mars

  Citation: 49

  Authors: Charles, Gerda

• The long-term scientific benefits of a space economy

  Citation: 47

  Authors: Ian A.

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