PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE

Scope & Guideline

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Introduction

Explore the comprehensive scope of PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE through our detailed guidelines, including its aims and scope. Stay updated with trending and emerging topics, and delve into declining areas to understand shifts in academic interest. Our guidelines also showcase highly cited topics, featuring influential research making a significant impact. Additionally, discover the latest published papers and those with high citation counts, offering a snapshot of current scholarly conversations. Use these guidelines to explore PLANETARY AND SPACE SCIENCE in depth and align your research initiatives with current academic trends.
LanguageMulti-Language
ISSN0032-0633
PublisherPERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 1959 to 2024
AbbreviationPLANET SPACE SCI / Planet Space Sci.
Frequency12 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
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AddressTHE BOULEVARD, LANGFORD LANE, KIDLINGTON, OXFORD OX5 1GB, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Planetary and Space Science' focuses on advancing our understanding of planetary systems, both within our Solar System and beyond. It embraces a wide array of methodologies from observational studies to theoretical modeling, presenting a comprehensive view of planetary science.
  1. Planetary Geology and Geochemistry:
    Research on the geological and geochemical processes that shape planetary bodies, including the study of surface materials, mineralogy, and geological history of planets such as Mars, Venus, and the Moon.
  2. Astrobiology and Habitability:
    Exploration of potential habitats for life beyond Earth, examining extreme environments on Earth as analogs for extraterrestrial conditions, and the implications for future missions.
  3. Planetary Atmospheres and Climates:
    Investigating the atmospheres of various celestial bodies, focusing on atmospheric composition, dynamics, and climatic processes, particularly in relation to Mars and Venus.
  4. Impact Processes and Space Weathering:
    Studying the effects of impacts on planetary surfaces, including cratering processes and the resulting geological features, as well as the implications of space weathering on surface materials.
  5. Planetary Missions and Instrumentation:
    A focus on the development and results of space missions, including the design and application of scientific instruments used for planetary exploration.
  6. Exoplanetary Studies:
    Research into the characteristics and detectability of exoplanets, often utilizing analogs from our Solar System to inform our understanding of distant worlds.
Recent publications indicate a clear trend towards innovative methodologies and interdisciplinary approaches in planetary science. The following themes have emerged as focal points for current and future research.
  1. Machine Learning Applications:
    The integration of machine learning techniques in analyzing planetary data is gaining traction, allowing for more efficient processing and interpretation of complex datasets.
  2. In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU):
    Research into ISRU technologies is on the rise, particularly in the context of lunar and Martian exploration, focusing on harnessing local materials for sustainable missions.
  3. Planetary Defense and Near-Earth Object Studies:
    Increased attention is being directed towards understanding and mitigating the risks posed by near-Earth objects, reflecting a growing global awareness of planetary defense.
  4. Climate Change Analog Studies:
    Studies using insights from Earth’s climate system to model and predict climate dynamics on other planets, particularly Mars, are becoming increasingly relevant.
  5. Interdisciplinary Collaborations:
    There is a notable trend towards interdisciplinary research, combining insights from geology, atmospheric science, and biology to create a more holistic understanding of planetary systems.

Declining or Waning

While certain themes have historically been prominent within the journal, there is a noticeable decline in focus on specific areas. This may reflect shifts in research priorities or advancements in technology that render older methodologies less relevant.
  1. Traditional Astrobiology:
    While astrobiology remains important, traditional approaches focusing solely on Earth-like conditions for life are seeing less emphasis, with a shift towards broader definitions and the study of extremophiles.
  2. Lunar Exploration Focus:
    The intense focus on lunar studies, particularly those centered around historical missions, has waned as attention has shifted towards Mars and outer Solar System bodies.
  3. Static Geological Studies:
    There is a decline in purely observational geological studies that do not incorporate dynamic modeling or experimental validation, as the field moves towards more integrative approaches.
  4. Meteorite Studies:
    Research strictly focused on meteorites as isolated subjects is becoming less frequent, with more emphasis now placed on their implications for planetary formation and evolution.

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