JOURNAL OF SPACECRAFT AND ROCKETS

metrics 2024

Charting the Course for Future Space Exploration.

Introduction

The Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, published by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, serves as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research in the fields of aerospace engineering and space science. Established in 1964, this esteemed journal has evolved over nearly six decades, solidifying its reputation with a consistent publication history through 2024. With an impact factor positioning it within the Q2 quartile in both Aerospace Engineering and Space and Planetary Science categories, it ranks as a vital resource, featuring high-quality manuscripts that address the latest advancements and findings in spacecraft design, propulsion systems, and austere planetary exploration. The journal's rigorous peer-review process ensures that articles meet the high academic standards expected by practitioners in the aerospace sector. Researchers, engineers, and students alike will find the Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets to be an invaluable resource for both foundational knowledge and innovative research developments, advancing the future of aeronautics and astronautics.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank0.64
Journal Impact Factor1.30
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)1.60
H-Index88
Journal IF Without Self1.30
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.62
Influence0.41
Immediacy Index0.30
Cited Half Life12.90
Citing Half Life9.30
JCI0.57
Total Documents3508
WOS Total Citations5179
SCIMAGO Total Citations14354
SCIMAGO SELF Citations1610
Scopus Journal Rank0.64
Cites / Document (2 Years)1.52
Cites / Document (3 Years)1.66
Cites / Document (4 Years)1.73

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Aerospace Engineering in Engineering
Rank #54/153
Percentile 64.71
Quartile Q2
Space and Planetary Science in Earth and Planetary Sciences
Rank #54/104
Percentile 48.08
Quartile Q3

IF (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
Rank 25/52
Percentile 52.90
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE
Rank 20/52
Percentile 61.54
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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